Convection currents in the Earth's mantle are responsible for the movement of tectonic plates. As shown in the diagram, heat from the Earth's core is the driving force that moves magma in a circular motion called "cells."

How is this circular motion achieved?

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Commando

3 November, 14:20

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Leah Rasmussen · Answer 1

When the warmer parts go up and the colder parts go down in a circular motion. I think it's the other way around but yeah.

Convection currents in the Earth's mantle are responsible for the movement of tectonic plates. As shown in the diagram, heat from the Earth's core is the driving force that moves magma in a circular motion called "cells."How is this circular motion achieved?