Heat transfer

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What is the process of heat transfer through electromagnetic waves called?

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Radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What type of heat transfer occurs in fluids (liquids and gases) when warmer areas of a liquid or gas rise to cooler areas in the liquid or gas?

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Convection

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In which type of heat transfer does direct contact between materials allow heat to flow?

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Conduction

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What is the primary method by which the Sun warms the Earth?

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Radiation

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What happens to air when it is heated?

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It becomes less dense and rises.

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What is the term for the movement of heat through a solid material?

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Conduction

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What is the main driving force behind convection currents in the atmosphere?

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Differences in temperature and density.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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How does a lava lamp demonstrate convection?

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The heat from the lamp causes the liquid blobs to rise and fall due to changes in density.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the role of insulation in heat transfer?

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It reduces the rate of heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation.

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What is the term for the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) due to the movement of the fluid itself?

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Convection