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The term “radiation” refers to hot materials inside the Earth rising towards Earth’s surface, cooling, and sinking back down.
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The term “radiation” refers to hot materials inside the Earth rising towards Earth’s surface, cooling, and sinking back down.

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No, that's not a true statement. The process you've detailed
is a perfect description of "convection", not radiation.
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