What Generates the Heat Necessary for Convection in the Earth

question 18

Multiple Choice

What generates the heat necessary for convection in the Earth?

• A)Volcanic eruptions
• B)Friction between moving slabs
• C)Chemical reactions between geologic materials and hydrothermal fluids
• D)Decay of radioactive materials

---

Definitions:

Organs

Structures composed of multiple types of tissues that work together to perform specific functions in the body.

Tissue Types

Distinct categories of biological tissues, including epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues, each with specific functions in the body.

Anatomy

The branch of biology and medicine that studies the structure and organization of living organisms.

Structure

The arrangement or organization of parts to form an organism, system, or object, often determining its function and nature.