Heat Transfer

Front

The sun shines down on this family as they play on the beach. What is this process?

Back

radiation

Front

A group of friends gather around a fire to stay warm.

Back

radiation

Front

The Gulf Stream is a current that brings warm ocean water from the south to the north. What type of heat transfer does this represent?

Back

convection

Front

Walking on the warm sand with your bare feet.

Back

conduction

Front

Blow drying your wet hair.

Back

convection

Front

Which direction will the heat flow while this person holds a hot cup of tea?

Back

from the cup to her hand

Front

Which direction will the heat flow while this ice cap melts? Options: there is no heat transfer, from the icecap to the water, from the water to the icecap

Back

from the water to the icecap

Front

The man goes to take the hot pot off the stove with his bare hands. What is this an example of? (Options: conduction, convection, radiation)

Back

conduction

Front

Warm air rises and the cool air sinks. What is this process called? Options: conduction, convection, radiation

Back

convection

Front

The baby chickens are kept warm from the heat lamps. What is this process? (Options: conduction, convection, radiation)

Back

radiation