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Reika [66]
3 years ago
11

How does mantle convection affect plate movement

Geography
1 answer:
jenyasd209 [6]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

Explanation:

Accretion occurs as mantle is added to the growing edges of a plate, associated with seafloor spreading. This hot added material cools down by conduction and convection of heat. ... Mantle convection causes tectonic plates to move around the Earth's surface.

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