Evaluate the food coloring and water bin model. What are its strengths and limitations in modeling thermal convection?

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It shows exactly what would happen in the Earth. One limitation is the fact that tectonic plates are much larger and the asthenosphere has a different viscosity.
It shows exactly what would happen in the Earth. One limitation is the fact that tectonic plates are much smaller and the asthenosphere has less viscosity.
It demostrates an example of what is happening in the Earth. One limitation is the fact that tectonic plates are much larger and the asthenosphere has a different viscosity
It demostrates an example of what is happening in the Earth. One limitation is the fact that tectonic plates have the same density as wax, but the asthenosphere has a different viscosity.

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The correct answer is: It demonstrates an example of what is happening in the Earth. One limitation is the fact that tectonic plates are much larger and the asthenosphere has a different viscosity.