Volcanoes release large quantities of hot smoke into the sky. Which thermal energy transfer process is responsible for sending the hot smoke up into the sky?

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A.radiation because it causes thermal energy to transfer through direct contact.

B.conduction because it causes the heat to transfer through the electromagnetic waves into the sky.

C.conduction because it causes warmer air to rise up and the cooler more dense air to sink to the ground.

D.convection because it causes the warmer air to rise up and the cooler more dense air to sink to the bottom.

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D. convection because it causes the warmer air to rise up and the cooler more dense air to sink to the bottom.

Convection is the process of heat transfer through the movement of fluids (which can include gases). In this case, the hot smoke from the volcano heats the surrounding air, causing it to rise, while cooler, denser air sinks, creating a convection current.