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What is a convection current?

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Answer:

A convection current is basically where heat rises and cold sinks

Step-by-step explanation:

When heat is added to something, it expands and rises. This leaves a lower pressure region behind and the surrounding cold rushes in. The cold then is heated and finally the head rises to the top. Then it is cooled. Then repeat :)

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