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How does heat move through rising air or liquid?

Convection.

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  1. Conduction
  2. Reflection
  3. Convection ✔

Why: Convection carries heat as warm air or liquid rises and circulates. This is why smoke and heat rise toward ceilings.

Huh, didn't know that: Convection carries heat as warm air or liquid rises and circulates. This is why smoke and heat rise toward ceilings.

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Convection: hot air taking the elevator up.
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Answer: Convection. Convection carries heat as warm air or liquid rises and circulates. This is why smoke and heat rise toward ceilings.

  1. Scouting America: Fire Safety www.scouting.org/merit-badges/fire-safety
    Explain the three methods of heat transfer.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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