CONVECTION CURRENT
Convection is the transfer of heat through l ________ and g ________.
A convection current is the c __________ movement of water and gas particles when there is a
source of heat.
Convection current occurs because:
The water at the bottom of the beaker e ___________ as it is heated and floats to the top.
At the top of the beaker, the water starts to c __________ down.
The cooled water f ________ to the bottom of the beaker again to take the place of other
warm water that continues to r ________ for as long as the beaker is h __________.
Describe the process of convection
1. The transfer of heat through fluids and gases is called _______________.
2. When convection occurs, the particle in the fluid move in _________ path.
3. This circular path is called convection ________.
4. Convection current cannot occur in _________.