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What is Convection?

Convection is the vertical movement of air caused by temperature differences, where warm air rises and cool air sinks. It is a key process in cloud formation and weather dynamics.

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The process by which a solid changes directly into a gas without first becoming a liquid, such as ice turning into water...

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