Heat Transfer & Earth Structure

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What is the definition of CONDUCTION?

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When heat transfers from objects that are touching.

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What kind of heat transfer happens when the sun is heating your body?

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Radiation

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What heat transfer happens when you burn your hand by touching a fire?

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Conduction

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Warm air rises and the cool air sinks demonstrates this type of heat transfer.

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convection

Front

Ironing a shirt is an example of...

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conduction

Front

Warm air is __________ dense than cold air and rises creating convection currents.

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less

Front

Johnny accidentally grabbed the handle of the hot pot. What type of heat transfer is this an example of? Options: conduction, convection, radiation

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conduction

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A group of friends gather around a fire to stay warm. What is the method of heat transfer involved?

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radiation

Front

Transfer of thermal energy through "space"

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radiation

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

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convection