Which of the following is an example of heat transfer by convection?

A. seawater is drawn into a mid-ocean ridge, heated, and rises
B. the rise of material beneath mid-ocean ridges coupled with subduction
C. water within a pan is heated and flows in a circular path
D. All of these choices are correct.


Answer: D

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