Thermal Energy Unit Test
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Question
Use the picture to complete the statement.
An illustration shows convection currents in water, with the warm water rising upward, and the cold water moving down to the bottom.
The arrows in the pot represent _____.
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conduction
waves
convection
radiation
convection
To answer this question, you need to interpret the picture provided. The picture depicts convection currents in water, with the warm water rising upward and the cold water moving down to the bottom. The arrows in the pot represent the movement of the water due to the temperature difference.
Therefore, the correct answer is "convection," as convection is the process of heat transfer through the movement of a fluid, such as the movement of the water shown in the illustration.