Which of the following is an example of convection?
a. Heat radiates from a planet into space.
b. Heat travels from atom to atom, from inside a planet to the outside.
c. Hot material inside a planet rises, and cool material sinks toward the center.
d. Metal conducts energy throughout Earth's core.
Answer : c. Hot material inside a planet rises, and cool material sinks toward the center.
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