Earth's Layers and Convection
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Objective
I can describe Earth's layers and explain how convection currents in the mantle move tectonic plates, causing earthquakes and volcanoes.
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Describe the four main layers of the Earth.
Explain the process of convection. What causes material to rise and sink in a convection current?
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“Describe how convection currents in Earth's mantle cause the movement of tectonic plates. Explain how the movement of tectonic plates, driven by convection currents in the mantle, can lead to volcanic eruptions. ”
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