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Convection+Current: definitions

# Definition Sets
1 a current caused by the rising of heated fluid and sinking of cooled fluid 323 sets
2 the movement of a fluid, caused by differences in temperature, that transfers heat from one part of the fluid to another 173 sets
3 current in earth's mantle that transfers heat in earth's interior and is the driving force for plate tectonics 108 sets
4 the flow that transfers heat within a fluid 55 sets
5 the movement of a fluid, caused by differences in temperature, that transfers heat from one part of the fluid to another. 45 sets
6 a current caused by the rising of heated fluid and sinking of cooled fluid. 40 sets
7 the circular movement of substances due to changes in density. 20 sets
8 occurs when a fluid circulates in a loop as it alternately heats up and cools down 19 sets
9 the cycle of rising and sinking particles within the mantle due to changes in temperature and density; cause the tectonic plates to move 18 sets
10 any movement of matter that results from differences in density; may be vertical, circular, or cyclical 16 sets
11 the vertical movement of air currents due to temperature variations 16 sets
12 the rising and sinking of matter in a circular pattern caused by temperature differences 15 sets
13 circulation of a fluid in a loop as the fluid alternately heats up and cools down 15 sets
14 vertical movement of air currents due to temperature variations 14 sets
15 a motion that transfers heat energy in a material 13 sets
16 the transfer of heat by the mass movement of heated particles into an area of cooler fluid 11 sets
17 a current caused by the rising of heated fluid and sinking of cooler fluid 10 sets
18 convection is the movement of molecules within fluids 10 sets
19 is the flow that transfers heat within a fluid. the heat from the earth's mantle and core causes convection currents to form in the astenosphere and throughout the mantle. the heating and cooling of the fluid, changes in the fluid's density, and the force of gravity combine to set convection currents in motion. 10 sets
20 flow that transfers heat within a fluid 9 sets
21 the movement of a gas or a liquid caused by density variations that result from uneven heating of matter 9 sets
22 the movement of a fluid caused by density differences 9 sets
23 current in earth's mantle that transfers heat in earth's interior and is the driving force for plate tectonics. 9 sets
24 the flow of a fluid due to heated expansion followed by cooling and contraction 9 sets
25 the movement of a fluid caused by differences in temperature that transfers heat from one part of the fluid to another 9 sets
26 the upward movement of warm air and the downward movement of cool air 9 sets
27 the flow that transfers heat within a fluid. 8 sets
28 any movement of matter that results from differences in density 8 sets
29 a single closed-flow circuit of rising warm material and falling cool material 8 sets
30 a pattern of flowing heat energy 7 sets
31 the movement of matter that results from differences in density;may be vertical,circular,or cylical 7 sets
32 movement of a gas or liquid caused by changes in temperature 7 sets
33 this flow creates a circular motion 6 sets
34 the transfer of heat by the mass movement of heated particles into an area of cooler fluid. 6 sets
35 a single closed-flow circuit of rising warm material and falling cool material. 6 sets
36 a continuous loop of moving air or liquid that transfers energy 6 sets
37 a circulation pattern in which material is heated and rises in one area, then cools and sinks in another area, flowing in a continuous loop 6 sets
38 the flow that transfers heat within a liquid 6 sets
39 the circular movement of heated materials to a cooler area 5 sets
40 the circulation of a fluid as it alternately heats up and cools down 5 sets
41 circular motion of a gas or liquid as it heats 5 sets
42 the circular pattern of heat energy when it is transferred by convection, especially to gases and liquids 5 sets
43 current caused by the rising of heated fluid and sinking of cooled fluid 5 sets
44 circulation of a fluid in a loop as the fluid alternately heats up and cools down. 5 sets
45 transfer of energy in gas or liquid by means of the current within 5 sets
46 the movement of a fluid, caused by differences in temperatures, that transfers heat from one part of the fluid to another 5 sets
47 the circular movement of substances due to changes in density 5 sets
48 the continuous flow that occurs in a fluid because of differences in density 4 sets
49 the movement of a fluid in a circular motion 4 sets
50 a convection flow that creates a circular motion. 4 sets
51 the movement of a fluid, caused by differences in temperature, that transfer heat from one part of the fluid to another. 4 sets
52 the movement of fluids in a cycle because of convection 4 sets
53 the movement of a fluid caused by differences in temperature, that transfers heat from one part of the fluid to another 4 sets
54 density current that cause a mixing of the air. 4 sets
55 the movement of fluid, caused by differences in temperature, that transfers heat from one part of the fluid to another 4 sets
56 is the flow that transfers heat within a fluid 4 sets
57 cycle of heating, rising, cooling, sinking that makes plates move 4 sets
58 transfer of heat by air currents 4 sets
59 the current that moves particles carrying thermal energy. 4 sets
60 occurs when a fluid circulates in a loop ast it alternately heats up and cools down 4 sets
61 a movement of material caused by differences in temperature. 4 sets
62 hot air rises, cools then falls 4 sets
63 a circular flow caused by water being heated 4 sets
64 the circular pattern of heat energy when it is transferred by convection, especially to gases and liquids. 4 sets
65 cycle of heating, rising, cooling, and sinking in earth's mantle 3 sets
66 the circular flow of convection 3 sets
67 a loop of moving air 3 sets
68 a vertical circulation pattern in a gas or liquid caused by hot material rising and cold material sinking 3 sets
69 cycle of heating, rising, cooling, sinking that makes plates move. 3 sets
70 the movement in a fluid as warm parts of the fluid rise and cool parts sink 3 sets
71 when particles in a liquid or gas gain energy from a warmer region and move into a cooler region, being replaced by cooler liquid or gas 3 sets
72 a pattern of movement that occurs when a gas or liquid rises as it becomes warmer in one area and sinks as it becomes cooler in another area. 3 sets
73 convection cuurents is the movement of molecules within fluids 3 sets
74 a movement of water that results from density differences 3 sets
75 a circular movement of air caused by the cycle of warm air rising and cool air sinking 3 sets
76 ..., a current caused by the rising of heated fluid and sinking of cooled fluid 3 sets
77 the vertical movement of air currents due to temperate variations 3 sets
78 a circulating flow of air or water resulting from temperature differences also called a convection cell. 3 sets
79 vertical movements of fluid driven by heat. 3 sets
80 the transfer of thermal energy by the circulation or movement of a liquid or gas 3 sets
81 convection is the movement of molecules within fluids (i.e. liquids, gases) and rheids. it cannot take place in solids, since neither bulk current flows nor significant diffusion can take place in solids. 3 sets
82 the movement of a fluid, caused by differences in temperature (and therefore density), that transfers heat from one part of the fluid to another 3 sets
83 circular movement of warm air rising and cool air sinking. 3 sets
84 a current caused by the rising of warm air and the falling of cool air, causing wind 3 sets
85 circular movement of warm air rising and cool air sinking 3 sets
86 the movement of a fluid, caused by differences in temperature, that transfers heat from one part of a fluid to another 3 sets
87 the pattern in which thermal energy flows 3 sets
88 current in earths mantle that transfers heat in earths interior 3 sets
89 cycle of heating, rising, cooling, and sinking that is thought to be the force behind plate tectioncs 3 sets
90 when solids, gases, or liquids rise and sink in a looping path 3 sets
91 this occurs when a fluid circulates in a loop as it alternately heats up and cools down 3 sets
92 a circular current in air and other fluids caused by the rising of the warm fluid sinks 3 sets
93 movement of a fluid caused by the unequal heating of the fluid 3 sets
94 the vertical movement of air currents due to temperature variations. 3 sets
95 the mechanisms thought to be associated with plate movements 3 sets
96 the rising and sinking of matter in a circular pattern caused by temperature differences. 3 sets
97 is the flow that transfer heat within a fluid 3 sets
98 current in earths mantle that transfers heat in earths interior and is the driving force for a plate 3 sets
99 hot soft rock rises, cools and sinks then is reheated and rises again a motion that transfers heat in a material 3 sets