The diagram shows the motion of a group of water molecules over a heat source.

When Xavier places his hands near a light bulb, he notices that certain areas around the light bulb are warmer than others. Which best explains this?
Where could convection currents form?
Which area of Earth is most similar to the sun’s convection zone?
Which is required for convection to occur?
A student places a large pot of cold water on a stove and heats it for one minute. Then she takes the pot of water off the burner and places it on the counter. Which best describes the convection currents?
Yami pours powdered cocoa mix into milk and stirs it. Then she microwaves the mixture for three minutes. When she takes the cup out, the handle is very warm. Steam rises from the cup, so she blows it before taking a sip. In which part of this scenario can convection be best observed?
Water is boiling in a clear pot, as shown in the picture.

The diagram shows the sun’s interior. Convection currents are present in the convection zone.

Which best describes the shape of a convection current?
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