Physical Science U2P4

Transfer of energy through matter by direct contact of particles

• conduction
• convection 
• radiation

Transfer of energy by the movement of matter

• conduction
• convection
• radiation

Transfer of energy in the form of waves

• conduction
• convection
• radiation

Conduction is most important for _____.

• solids
• liquids
• gases
• plasma

Materials that do not allow heat to move easily through them

• conductors
• insulators

Materials that do allow heat to move easily through them

• conductors
• insulators

Heats air by conduction and circulates via convection

• conductor
• engine
• radiation
• radiator

Heats water to its boiling point, producing steam.

• Furnace
• Forced air system
• electric heating system
• Wood Fireplace

Furnace heats air, which is forced through air vents by a blower in a forced-air system.

• True
• False

Heating coils heat the nearby air by conduction and the people and materials by radiation

• electric heating
• fireplace
• furnace