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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What are the main causes of convection currents in the asthenosphere? A. density and temperature B. temperature and pressure C. density and weight D. weight and pressure

OpenStudy (alexandervonhumboldt2):

`Mantle convection is the slow creeping motion of Earth's solid silicate mantle caused by convection currents carrying heat from the interior of the Earth to the surface`

OpenStudy (alexandervonhumboldt2):

i would say B but not sure

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thank you

OpenStudy (alexandervonhumboldt2):

wait

OpenStudy (alexandervonhumboldt2):

it is A probably

OpenStudy (alexandervonhumboldt2):

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantle_convection

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thnx again :)

OpenStudy (alexandervonhumboldt2):

np :)

alones (alones):

yeah i believe it suppose to be A :/

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