Convection, Conduction and Radiation

Front

The heat transferred from the Sun to the Earth by waves is called ________.

Back

radiation

Front

Ironing a shirt is an example of ________.

Back

conduction

Front

The way the heat is moving from the hot coffee is called ________.

Back

convection

Front

When a person touches a hot pot, the heat transfer is an example of ________.

Back

conduction

Front

A metal spoon heating up in a bowl of hot soup is an example of ________.

Back

conduction

Front

The process of heat transfer through fluids (liquids and gases) is called ________.

Back

convection

Front

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials is known as ________.

Back

conduction

Front

The method of heat transfer that does not require a medium (like air or water) is called ________.

Back

radiation

Front

In convection, heat is transferred by the movement of ________.

Back

fluids (liquids and gases)

Front

An example of radiation is ________.

Back

the warmth felt from sunlight.