On a hot summer day, heat waves can be seen rising from the asphalt. What type of heat transfer do the heat waves demonstrate?

The asphalt warms the air touching it, and that warm air rises because it is less dense than cooler air. The upward movement of warm air transfers heat by convection, so the heat waves demonstrate convection. Conduction transfers heat through direct contact, while radiation transfers energy by electromagnetic waves.

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