Convection, Conduction, Radiation Practice

Front

What is the transfer of thermal energy through space?

Back

Radiation

Front

What is an example of heat transfer when the sun warms your skin?

Back

Radiation

Front

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

Back

High to low

Front

What type of heat transfer is demonstrated when warm air rises and cool air sinks?

Back

Convection

Front

What is an example of conduction?

Back

Ironing a shirt

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is convection?

Back

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

Front

What is radiation?

Back

The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves.

Front

What happens to air when it is heated?

Back

It becomes less dense and rises.

Front

What happens to air when it cools?

Back

It becomes denser and sinks.