The vertical movements of air molecules that result in heat transfer are known as , while horizontal movements are known as_________ .
A) advection, convection
B) convection, advection
C) conduction, advection
D) connection, radiation

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Convection is the vertical movement of air molecules that result in heat transfer, while advection is the horizontal movement of air that carries heat to another location. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

The Vertical Movements of Air Molecules That Result in Heat