Geography A-Level
Mantle Dynamics
What Mantle Dynamics means in Geography A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Mantle Dynamics
The role of radioactive decay in the core and mantle creating convection currents that exert basal drag on overlying tectonic plates.
Topics that use Mantle Dynamics
- Tectonic Processes and Hazards (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using Mantle Dynamics in the exam
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