Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Insulators, Conductors

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We wear woolen and thicker clothes in winter to..........

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insulate the body

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Wood is a(n)...............of heat.

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Insulator

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Microwaves and the sun use _______________ to transfer heat energy.

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Radiation

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Pots and pans used for cooking allow heat to transfer. They are _______.

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conductors

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Materials that conduct heat are called.........

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Heat conductors

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not conduct heat well.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows heat to pass through easily.