Multiple choice

Which of the following would be an example of convection?

  1. striking a match

  2. drying your hair

  3. feet burning on hot sand

  4. movement of ocean currents

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ocean currents are driven by temperature and density differences in water, which is a classic example of convection. The other options are examples of conduction or radiation.