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The term “radiation” refers to hot materials inside the Earth rising towards Earth’s surface, cooling, and sinking back down.

The term “radiation” refers to hot materials inside the Earth rising towards Earth’s surface, cooling, and sinking back down.
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The term “radiation” refers to hot materials inside the Earth rising towards Earth’s surface, cooling, and sinking back down.

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No, that's not a true statement. The process you've detailed
is a perfect description of "convection", not radiation.
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