Evaluate the following statement. "Convection is a method of heat transfer that requires movement and is not possible in the solid rock regions of Earth."
A) This statement is true; however, convection occurs in the pliable regions of Earth and causes earthquakes to move solid rock.
B) This statement is false; convection occurs in all three states of matter.
C) The statement is true; heat transfer occurs only by other methods in the solid rock regions of Earth.
D) The statement is false; solid rock movement is possible at a slow rate.

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The statement is false because solid rock movement is possible at a slow rate, and convection occurs in all three states of matter. While it is true that convection occurs more readily in pliable regions, such as the mantle, there is still some degree of movement occurring in solid rock due to conduction and diffusion. Additionally, convection can occur in liquids and gases, which are typically found above solid rock regions.

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