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Thermal Energy and Heat — Test

Question 14 • Physical Science

Which best describes convection?

Answer
A
It occurs in solids, liquids, or gases that are heated.
B
It relies on the collision of particles within or between substances.
C
It results when portions of a liquid cool and rise.
D
It is driven by temperature differences within a fluid.

Explanation

Convection is heat transfer caused by the movement of a fluid, such as a liquid or gas. Temperature differences create density differences: warmer, less-dense fluid tends to rise, while cooler, denser fluid sinks, producing circulation. So the best description is that convection is driven by temperature differences within a fluid.

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