Question

Identify three situations in which convection occurs.

Answer 1

A boiling pot of water (the water travels in a current throughout the pot), a hot air balloon (hot air rises, making the balloon rise) , and cup of a steaming, hot liquid (hot air rises, creating steam) are all situations where convection occurs. 

Answer 2

Sample Response: Convection occurs in a pot of boiling water and in a lava lamp. It also occurs in Earth’s interior and in the Sun’s interior. Convection also takes place in the atmosphere, where it drives air circulation, and in the ocean, where it is partially responsible for ocean circulation.