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

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

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

D). convection because it causes the warmer air to rise up and the cooler more dense air to sink to the bottom.
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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The correct answer is:

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 thermal energy transfer process that occurs when warmer air, which is less dense, rises, and cooler air, which is more dense, sinks. This process is responsible for the movement of hot smoke from a volcano into the sky.