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 "convection" refers to hot materials inside the Earth rising towards Earth’s surface, cooling, and sinking back down.

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

Answered by AL2006 | 2024-06-10

Convection is the process of heat transfer in fluids caused by warmer, less dense material rising and cooler, denser material sinking. Unlike radiation, which transfers energy without a medium, convection relies on the movement of the fluid. This process is significant in both natural phenomena and practical applications.
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Answered by AL2006 | 2024-10-01