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How do convection currents work?

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Convention currents work by forming a heated fluid expanding making it less dense. As the current rises, it pulls cooler fluid down to replace it.

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Convection currents form because a heated fluid expands, becoming less dense. ... As it rises, it pulls cooler fluid down to replace it. This fluid in turn is heated, rises and pulls down more cool fluid. This cycle establishes a circular current that stops only when heat is evenly distributed throughout the fluid.

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