Convective motion in the atmosphere is approximately ________ times faster than convective motion in the mantle.
A) 2,500,000,000
B) 100,000
C) 2,500,000
D) 2,500

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Convective motion in the atmosphere is significantly faster than in the mantle due to the lower viscosity and density of air compared to the solid rock in the mantle. The difference is approximately 2,500,000,000 times.

Convective Motion in the Atmosphere Is Approximately ________ Times Faster