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Michael and Isabella are working together on an assignment. They must search some illustrations to find an example of heat transfer by convection. Which illustration best represents convection?

A An illustration of heat being transferred by wind
B An illustration of heat being transferred by objects in contact
C An illustration of heat being transferred between rocks
D An illustration of the Sun’s heat moving through empty space

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Answer:

A. An illustration of heat being transferred by wind

Step-by-step explanation:

Convection: When a fluid, such as air (wind) or a liquid, is heated and then travels away from the source, it carries the thermal energy along. This type of heat transfer is called convection.

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