How is convection in nature similar to convection on a stovetop?

A) Convection heats up water in nature and on a stovetop.
B) Convection makes animals happy in nature and on a stovetop.
C) Convection heats water on the stovetop much like it heats cold air in the atmosphere, which rises while cool air sweeps in to replace it, causing wind.
D) Convection is completely different in nature and on a stovetop.


Answer: C

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