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Heat Transfer

Question 9 • Crowley Credit Recovery Physics A

Which is an example of convection?

Answer
A
In a mountain forest, the sun heats up the ground.
B
On a hot day, Amaya pours water on her face to cool off.
C
At the beach, Stephan’s feet get hot walking across the sand.
D
Above the sea, warm air rises, cools, and sinks.

Explanation

Convection transfers heat through the movement of a fluid, such as air or water. In choice D, warm air rises and cooler air sinks, creating circulating air that transfers heat. The other choices describe heating by sunlight or heat transfer through direct contact or evaporation.

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