Convection Current
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Definition A pattern of movement in a fluid caused by differences in temperature and density.
π§ In Simple Words
A convection current is a moving pattern caused when warmer material rises and cooler material sinks.
π Example
A model of convection currents can help explain movement in Earthβs mantle.
βοΈ Use It in a Sentence
"The teacher used colored water to model a convection current."