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tnt_battle

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on: Jul 16, 2018
How does convection differ from conduction? What causes convection?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Based on soil particle size, the largest to smallest soil types are
 
  A) sand, silt, and clay.
  B) sand, clay, and silt.
  C) clay, sand, and silt.
  D) silt, sand, and clay.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Convection is the simultaneous movement of matter and heat. Conduction transfers heat without matter, whereas convection transfers both. Convection is caused by gravity and works on density differences (thermal and chemical).

Answer to Question 2

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