Thermal Convection Movement in the Upper Mantle

question 12

Multiple Choice

Thermal convection movement in the upper mantle

• A)generates the electric current that powers Earth's magnetic field.
• B)greatly influences Earth's surface features.
• C)heats Earth's core by frictional forces.
• D)is usually negligible.

Recognize the influences on stream behavior, including climate and topography.

Distinguish between various stream profiles and their associated characteristics.

Explain the concepts of base level, meander migration, and sediment transport in streams.

Identify safe practices for infrastructure placement relative to stream dynamics.

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