A convection current refers to the movement of a fluid, such as air or water, due to differences in temperature or density. There are several synonyms for convection current, including thermal circulation, buoyancy-driven flow, and heat transfer. Thermal circulation describes the movement of fluid due to a temperature gradient, while buoyancy-driven flow refers to the motion caused by the difference in density between the fluid and its surroundings. Heat transfer refers to the process of heat moving from a hotter object or region to a cooler one, driving convection currents. Regardless of the terminology used, convection currents play a vital role in many natural phenomena, from atmospheric weather patterns to ocean currents.