In which layer of Earth’s interior does convection occur?

crust
mantle
outer core
inner core

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In which layer of Earth’s interior does convection occur?

crust
mantle
outer core
inner core

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Mantle.

Convection in the mantle (slow creeping flow of solid rock heated from below) drives plate tectonics. (Note: the liquid outer core also undergoes convection, producing Earth's magnetic field.)

In which layer of Earth’s interior does convection occur?

crust
mantle
outer core
inner core

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