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In mantle convection currents, hotter rock moves _______, while cooler rock moves _______.
A.
upward; downward
B.
downward; sideways
C.
sideways; upward
D.
downward; upward
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A. hotter rock moves upward; cooler rock moves downward.
Explanation: In convection the heated mantle becomes less dense and rises, while cooler mantle becomes denser and sinks, driving mantle and plate motion.
Explanation: In convection the heated mantle becomes less dense and rises, while cooler mantle becomes denser and sinks, driving mantle and plate motion.
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