The arrows in the diagram above show a circular path of heat transfer in the Earth's atmosphere. Which of the following statements accurately describes this path?
A.
The path is a radiation current, in which warmer air is rising and cooler air is sinking.
B.
The path is a reflection current, in which cooler air is rising and warmer air is sinking.
C.
The path is a conduction current, in which cooler air is rising and warmer air is sinking.
D.
The path is a convection current, in which warmer air is rising and cooler air is sinking.
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D. The path is a convection current, in which warmer air is rising and cooler air is sinking.
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