How are convection currents related to plate tectonics?
Convection currents is related to plate tectonics because it
explains the reason why plate tectonics move.
Explanation:
For instance, some geologists believe that the main factor
for the motion of plate tectonics is convection currents that occurs in the
mantle. This is because the mantle is made of semi-molten rock called magma. In
addition, just as convection currents occurs in a boiling pan this same process
occurs in the mantle.
Moreover, since the mantle is some kind of solid-liquid (it's
very dense) this allows for plate tectonics to float on it like oil floats on
water.
In addition, convection currents occurs because the very hot
material at the deepest part of the mantle rises, then cools, sinking again and
heating, rising and repeating the cycle over and over again.
Thus, all the motion caused by these actions causes plate
tectonics to move.
