Convection: Transfer of Heat From Earth’s Interior

by: Paul D. Fullagar and Nancy W. West

In this activity, students conduct experimental trials involving a drop of food coloring moved by convection in a pan of water to observe convection cells. Students record their observations on this model and relate what is observed in the pan to what might be happening in Earth’s asthenosphere.

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 3/15/2011Stock # PB298X1_11a

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Learning about Convection

This book chapter introduces students to the concept of conduction through several hands-on activities. In addition to providing detailed instructions for each activity, the author also pro... See More

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