Heat energy.
One example of where energy transfer by convection occurs is in the Earth's atmosphere. Heat from the sun warms the air near the Earth's surface, causing it to rise and transfer heat to higher altitudes through convection currents.
convection
convection
In both cases, heat is transferred via convection.
The transfer of energy through a liquid or gas by the motion of currents is called convection. This process occurs when warmer, less dense fluid rises and cooler, denser fluid sinks, creating a circular motion that transfers heat. Convection is an important mechanism for distributing heat in fluids.
thermal energy
convection currents are used to transfer thermal energy through layers of glass
Heat Energy
In a convection current the kinetic energy will most likely be a small part of the total as the rate of flow won't be very high. Most heat transfer in convection will be simply thermal energy transfer, ie from a warmer place to a cooler one.
One example of where energy transfer by convection occurs is in the Earth's atmosphere. Heat from the sun warms the air near the Earth's surface, causing it to rise and transfer heat to higher altitudes through convection currents.
convection
convection
In both cases, heat is transferred via convection.
There are three general methods of energy transfer: conduction (transfer through direct contact between objects), convection (transfer through fluid motion like air or water currents), and radiation (transfer through electromagnetic waves).
draughts transfer heat energy through convection
convection
convection