Which of the following is the best example of heat transfer by conduction?
A) newly created lithosphere loses heat to adjacent rocks
B) water flows in a circular path in a pan
C) a burner gives heat through the air without touching the object
D) seawater is drawn into a mid-ocean ridge

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Conduction is the process of heat transfer through direct contact between materials. In option A, the newly created lithosphere loses heat to adjacent rocks through direct contact, which is a classic example of conduction.

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