What is the primary mechanism of heat transfer in convection?

Convection Currents and Heat Transfer in Earth's Systems

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Conduction
Radiation
Thermal expansion
Bulk movement of fluids
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the context of convection, what happens to warmer, less dense material?
It sinks to the bottom
It evaporates
It remains stationary
It rises to the top
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are Hadley cells?
Convection cells in boiling water
Convection cells in the atmosphere
Convection cells in the ocean
Convection cells in the Earth's mantle
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the equator receive more consistent heat from the Sun compared to the poles?
Due to atmospheric pressure differences
Because of ocean currents
Due to the Earth's tilt and position relative to the Sun
Because of the Earth's rotation
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does water move in the oceans due to convection?
From the poles to the equator
From the equator to the poles and back
In a circular motion
In a straight line
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What drives the movement of water in oceanic convection?
Wind patterns
Temperature differences
Salinity levels
Tidal forces
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the proposed driving force for plate tectonics?
Atmospheric pressure
Mantle convection
Solar radiation
Ocean currents
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