Evaluate the statement. "Convection occurs because of conduction and radiation at the boundaries of a liquid."

A) This statement is true in the laboratory but not true for Earth processes.
B) This statement is false because the three types of heat transfer operate separately.
C) This statement is true in the laboratory and for Earth processes.
D) This statement is false and should say, "Conduction occurs because of convection and radiation at the boundaries of a liquid."


Answer: C

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