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Convection — Quiz

Question 1 • Physical Science

Which best describes what is happening in the diagram?

Answer
A
At point 1, the air in the convection current is warmer and denser than at point 3 because its molecules contain more kinetic energy.
B
At point 2, the air absorbs thermal energy from the surrounding air, which causes it to become heavier and sink.
C
At point 3, the air in the convection current is cooler and lighter than the air in other parts of the current, so it is preparing to rise.
D
At point 4, thermal energy from warm air over the land is transferred upward toward cooler areas of the atmosphere.
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