Which best explains how heat plays a role in the movement of materials within Earth's interior? a.) Hot material near Earth's surface is more dense and sinks, and when it cools, it becomes less dense and rises. b.) Hot material near the core is more dense and rises, and when it cools, it becomes less dense and sinks. c.) Hot material near Earth's surface is less dense and sinks, and when it cools, it becomes more dense and rises. d.) Hot material near the core is less dense and rises, and when it cools, it becomes more dense and sinks.

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29 April, 08:04

Which best explains how heat plays a role in the movement of materials within Earth's interior? a.) Hot material near Earth's surface is more dense and sinks, and when it cools, it becomes less dense and rises. b.) Hot material near the core is more dense and rises, and when it cools, it becomes less dense and sinks. c.) Hot material near Earth's surface is less dense and sinks, and when it cools, it becomes more dense and rises. d.) Hot material near the core is less dense and rises, and when it cools, it becomes more dense and sinks.

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Mina Morse · Answer 1

Answer: Hot material near the core is less dense and rises, and when it cools, it becomes more dense and sinks

Explanation:

The material closer to the core gets heated, making its particles move faster and its density to decrease. Therefore, it rises from the bottom.

As that warm material gets to the surface it gets cooler due to the lack of heat influence from the core. When it becomes cool, its density grows which makes it sink back down.