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What causes convection currents in the Earth's atmosphere? (WILL GIVE BRAINLEST)

A) Uneven heating of the Earth's surface and oceans causes the warm air to rise and the cool air to slide underneath

B) Uneven heating of the Earth's surface and oceans causes the cool air to rise and the warm air to slide underneath

C) The Coriolis Effect causes the movement of warm air to rise and cool air to fall beneath it

D) The Coriolis Effect causes the movement of cool air to rise and warm air to fall beneath it


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Answer:

A

Explanation:

Answer:

A

Explanation:

Convection currents are the result of differential heating. Warm (less dense) material rises while cool (denser) material sinks. It is this movement that creates circulation patterns known as convection currents in the atmosphere, in water, and in the mantle of Earth.