Question

When Xavier places his hands near a light bulb, he notices that certain areas around the light bulb are warmer than others. Which best explains this?


The areas to the sides of the light bulb are warmest because of conduction.

The areas to the sides of the light bulb are warmest because of convection.

The area directly above the light bulb is warmest because of conduction.

The area directly above the light bulb is warmest because of convection.

Answer 1

I believe it is A.

Answer 2

Where could convection currents form? Check all that apply.



in a sand dune


in a freshwater lake


in the atmosphere


in outer space


in Earth’s mantle

Answer 3

do you know this question

Answer 4

Convection is transfer of heat from one place to another.