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πŸ“š Glossary Term

Convection Current

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Definition A pattern of movement in a fluid caused by differences in temperature and density.

πŸ§’ In Simple Words

A convection current is a moving pattern caused when warmer material rises and cooler material sinks.

πŸ“Œ Example

A model of convection currents can help explain movement in Earth’s mantle.

✏️ Use It in a Sentence

"The teacher used colored water to model a convection current."

πŸ”— Related Terms

MantleTectonic PlateTemperature