Multiple Choice
Which of the following factors is most influential in causing convection in the outer core?
A) The outer core has a low viscosity, approximately equal to that of water at room temperature.
B) The outer core has a high heat conductivity.
C) Compositional differences create a difference in density.
D) Heating causes expansion of fluids.
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