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Which of the following is correct when convection occurs in the atmosphere?

A.
Cool air sinks and warm air rises.

B.
Cool and warm air rise.

C.
Cool and warm air sink.

D.
Cool air rises and warm air sinks.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A. Cool air sinks and warm air rises.

Explanation: Convection in the atmosphere is driven by temperature (density) differences—warm air becomes less dense and rises, while cooler, denser air sinks, producing convective circulation.