Conduction, Convection & Radiation Practice

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material without the movement of the material itself, typically occurring in solids.

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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) caused by differences in temperature and density.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as infrared radiation, and does not require a medium.

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Which materials are good conductors of heat?

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Good conductors of heat include metals like copper, aluminum, and iron.

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Which material is a poor conductor of heat?

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Plastic is a poor conductor of heat.

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How does heat transfer in the ocean create currents?

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Heat transfer in the ocean creates currents primarily through convection.

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What happens to molecules when they are heated?

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When molecules are heated, they move faster and the temperature increases.

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What is the relationship between molecular movement and temperature?

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The quicker a molecule moves, the warmer it is.

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How does heat transfer from a fire to people sitting around it?

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Heat from a fire transfers to people through radiation.

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What causes weather systems on Earth?

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Weather systems on Earth are caused by convection, which circulates heat in the atmosphere.