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Which statements accurately describe convection in water? Check all that apply.

Cold water sinks because it is less dense than warm water.
Cold water sinks because it is more dense than warm water.
Cold water rises because it is more dense than warm water.
Warm water sinks because it is less dense than cold water.
Warm water rises because it is less dense than cold water.
Warm water rises because it is more dense than cold water.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Correct choices:
- Cold water sinks because it is more dense than warm water.
- Warm water rises because it is less dense than cold water.

Explanation: Convection in fluids is driven by density differences — denser (colder, in ordinary cases) fluid sinks and less dense (warmer) fluid rises. (Note: water has a density anomaly near 4 °C, which is an exception in precise situations.)