Re: convection currents

From: On-line Snack discussion (snaktalk@exploratorium.edu)
Date: Mon Apr 18 2005 - 11:47:00 PDT


Dear Alanah,
Sorry for the late reply.
I've been away. If you didn't get the answer from your local school or
public librarian, here is one definition:
Convection currents are circular currents or movement within a liquid (or
gas) due to different densities of the hotter and cooler parts.

I got this from:
http://www.northstar.k12.ak.us/schools/joy/denali/DAuria/density_convect.html

where there is more information.
Deb

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On Sat, 9 Apr 2005 Princessaloo@aol.com wrote:

> what is a convection current?
>
> i need to know for my homework could you please tell me
>
> from alanah jones
>



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