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SteveConvection is the movement of fluid due to differences in temperature within the fluid. In a visual sense, convection can be observed as the rising and sinking of fluid in a liquid or gas due to temperature variations. For example, in a pot of boiling water, convection currents can be seen as the water near the heat source rises while cooler water sinks.
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What is a Convection current model?
Convection currents in the mantle drag the plates like a conveyor belt.
Where is the Convection zone located?
The convection zone in a star like the Sun is located just beneath the photosphere. It is the layer where energy generated in the star's core is transported to the surface via convection currents, providing the energy needed for the star to shine.
Which geochemical cycle involves mantle convection?
The geochemical cycle that involves mantle convection is the rock cycle. Mantle convection plays a key role in the movement of tectonic plates, which influences the formation and destruction of rocks through processes like subduction and volcanic eruptions.
What is deadly convection?
Deadly convection is a misnomer. Deadly convection is not deadly but it's an air convection. Deadly convection actually means an unseasonable air convection that causes relative humidity to drop rapidly, especially just after a terribly heavy rain, there's a huge wildfire.
What is the Difference in normal convection and forced convection?
Normal convection occurs naturally due to temperature differences, while forced convection is induced by external means such as fans or pumps. Forced convection typically has higher heat transfer rates compared to natural convection due to the enhanced fluid motion generated by the external force.
