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What is heat transfer?

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The movement of thermal energy from one object or substance to another.

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What are the three main processes of heat transfer?

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Conduction, convection, and radiation.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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What is an example of conduction?

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A metal spoon getting hot when placed in a pot of boiling water.

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What is an example of convection?

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Warm air rising and cool air sinking, creating a circular motion.

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What is an example of radiation?

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Feeling warmth from the sun on your skin without touching it.

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What is the main source of energy that drives weather patterns?

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The Sun.

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How does the Earth's atmosphere get warmed?

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Radiation from the sun warms the surface, and the atmosphere is heated through conduction and convection.

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