Geography GCSE
Convection
What Convection means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Convection
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The transfer of heat through the movement of a fluid or gas, such as warm air rising.
Topics that use Convection
- The atmosphere operates as a global system transferring heat and energy (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Coriolis Effect
- Global Atmospheric Circulation
- Insolation
- ITCZ (Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone)
- Thermohaline Circulation
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