ELL Practice - Conduction, Convection, Radiation

Front

Heat transfers from an area of ____ temperature to an area of ___ temperature.

Back

high to low

Front

Which is the best surface for absorbing heat radiation?

Back

Dull black

Front

What type of heat transfer is responsible for the movement of fluids, such as the circulation of water in a pot being heated?

Back

Convection

Front

The type of heat transfer that happens through direct contact of molecules or particles with each other is ___________________.

Back

Conduction

Front

How does heat energy reach the Earth from the Sun?

Back

Radiation

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact of particles.

Front

What is convection?

Back

The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

Front

What is radiation?

Back

The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves.

Front

Give an example of conduction.

Back

Touching a hot stove.

Front

Give an example of convection.

Back

Boiling water in a pot.