Which of the following results from convection currents?
A)heat energy is more evenly distributed in soil and rock than in water.
B)heat energy tends to concentrate in one spot.
C)warmer and cooler water mix,thereby spreading heat over a greater volume.
D)warm water sinks to the deepest parts of the oceans.
E)cooler water forces warmer water to flow toward the equator.

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Convection currents involve the movement of warmer and cooler fluids, such as water or air. As the warmer fluid rises and the cooler fluid sinks, mixing occurs which spreads heat over a greater volume. This is demonstrated in the movement of warm and cool water in the oceans, where convection currents help to distribute heat around the globe. Option A is incorrect as it suggests that heat is less evenly distributed in water than in soil and rock, which is not true. Option B is incorrect as convection currents do not lead to the concentration of heat in one spot. Option D is incorrect as it suggests that warm water sinks, which is not the case as warm water rises. Option E is incorrect as it suggests a one-way flow of water, which is not an accurate description of convection currents.

Which of the Following Results from Convection Currents