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Where do convection currents occur

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Answer: Lava lamps, Earth's mantle, and the Earth's atmosphere.

Explanation: Convection occurs when denser elements sink while less dense elements rise due to difference in density caused by heat.

The wax in lava lamps rises when heated up since their density decreases. The same is for the Earth's mantle, where hotter materials rise, while the cooler ones sink.

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