What happens to material that is hotter than its surrounding material deep within the Earth?
A) The hot material slowly moves up toward the surface.
B) The hot material moves slowly down toward the core.
C) Nothing. The hot material doesn't move at all.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hot material within the Earth tends to rise toward the surface due to the process of convection, where heat causes the material to become less dense and move upward.

What Happens to Material That Is Hotter Than Its Surrounding