GEOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The movement of fluid, caused by differences in temperature, that transfers heat from one part of the fluid to another is ____
A
Convection current
B
Seismic waves
C
Sea-floor spreading
D
Conduction current
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The heat energy can be transferred by the process of convection by the difference occurring in temperature between the two parts of the fluid. Due to this temperature difference, hot fluids tend to rise, whereas cold fluids tend to sink. This creates a current within the fluid called a convection current.

Detailed explanation-2: -Convection is the transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid (liquid or gas) between areas of different temperature.

Detailed explanation-3: -Convection is the movement of heat by a fluid such as water or air. The fluid (liquid or gas) moves from one location to another, transferring heat along with it. This movement of a mass of heated water or air is called a current.

Detailed explanation-4: -Convection currents are movements of fluid caused by a temperature or density difference within a material. Convection currents are only seen in gases and liquids because particles within a solid are fixed in place. Warm air rising toward a house’s ceiling or attic is a simple example of convection currents.

Detailed explanation-5: -The colder, denser part of the fluid descends to settle below the warmer, less-dense fluid, and this causes the warmer fluid to rise. Such movement is called convection, and the moving body of liquid is referred to as a convection cell.

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