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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Convection

Question 85593 • NC-Physical Science

Which describes the motion in a convection current?

Answer
A
horizontal motion only
B
vertical motion only
C
linear motion
D
circular motion

Explanation

In a convection current, warmer, less dense material rises while cooler, denser material sinks. This continuous rising and sinking creates a circulating path, so the motion is circular. The correct choice is D, circular motion.

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