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OpenStudy (anonymous):

I think it's True Mantle material rises in convection currents because heated materials become more dense. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

OpenStudy (shadowlegendx):

Lets go back to what I said earlier: When mantle rocks near the radioactive core are heated, they become less dense than the cooler, upper mantle rocks. These warmer rocks rise while the cooler rocks sink, creating slow, vertical currents within the mantle Does this help you answer your question?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes, thanks

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