At the beach, differences in temperatures create wind which transfers heat between the land and the water. The same process is also seen in the ocean as the gulf stream carries heat from the tropics northward. Select the method of heat transfer that explains the movement of air and water currents.

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Responses

A condensationcondensation

B conductionconduction

C convectionconvection

D radiationradiation

Answer 1

The method of heat transfer that explains the movement of air and water currents is C convection. Convection occurs as warmer, less dense air or water rises while cooler, denser air or water sinks, creating circulation patterns that transfer heat.