Convection currents in the mantle contribute to tectonic plate movement. what is a convection current?

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A convection current is the flow of heat within a fluid.

Dnxit answered Oct 14, 2018

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When fluid particles with a lot of heat energy move and take the place of molecules with less heat energy.

Rezoan answered Oct 17, 2018

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