Here's why:

* Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between molecules. The hotter molecules vibrate more and transfer this energy to their cooler neighbors.

* Liquids have molecules that are closer together than in gases, but not as tightly packed as in solids. This means they can still collide and transfer energy through conduction.

Examples of Conduction in Liquids:

* Heating water on a stovetop: The heat from the stovetop transfers to the pan, and then to the water molecules in contact with the pan. These energized water molecules then transfer heat to their neighboring molecules through collisions.

* Cooling a hot drink with ice: The ice absorbs heat from the warm liquid, causing the ice to melt and the drink to cool.

* Conduction in the ocean: The ocean absorbs heat from the sun's radiation, and this heat is then distributed through conduction.

Important Note: While conduction does occur in liquids, it's generally less efficient than in solids due to the greater spacing and movement of molecules. Convection (heat transfer through fluid movement) is often the dominant mode of heat transfer in liquids.