Thermal Energy Transfer

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What is the process of heat transfer in boiling water called?

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Convection

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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How would you describe convection?

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The movement of gas or liquid in which warmer parts move up and the colder parts move down.

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What type of heat transfer occurs when you are warmed by a campfire?

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Radiation

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What phenomenon is demonstrated when warm air rises and cool air sinks?

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Convection

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How does heat transfer occur when roasting marshmallows over a fire?

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Heat from the fire is radiated to the marshmallow.

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What are the three main types of heat transfer?

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Conduction, Convection, and Radiation.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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In which type of heat transfer does the medium (gas or liquid) move?

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Convection.

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What is the primary method of heat transfer from the sun to the Earth?

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Radiation.

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What happens to the density of air when it is heated?

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It decreases, causing it to rise.

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