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Which best explains mantle convection?(1 point)
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Warmer material in the mantle moves down, and cooler material in the mantle moves up.
Warmer material in the mantle moves down, and cooler material in the mantle moves up.

Warmer and cooler material in the mantle move up.
Warmer and cooler material in the mantle move up.

Cooler material in the mantle moves down, and warmer material in the mantle moves up.
Cooler material in the mantle moves down, and warmer material in the mantle moves up.

Warmer and cooler material in the mantle move down.
Warmer and cooler material in the mantle move down.
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Answer 1

The correct response that best explains mantle convection is:

Cooler material in the mantle moves down, and warmer material in the mantle moves up.

This describes the process where heated material rises while cooler material sinks, creating a convection current within the mantle.