Thermal Energy Transfer

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What is thermal energy transfer?

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The movement of heat from one object or substance to another.

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What are the three main types of thermal energy transfer?

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Conduction, Convection, and Radiation.

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Define conduction.

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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Give an example of conduction.

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A metal spoon getting hot when placed in a bowl of hot soup.

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Define convection.

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

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Give an example of convection.

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Warm air rising in a greenhouse, allowing vegetables to grow.

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Define radiation.

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

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Give an example of radiation.

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The heat from the sun warming a snowman.

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What happens to air in a greenhouse during the day?

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The air warms up due to convection, allowing plants to grow.

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What is the great ocean conveyor belt?

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A system of ocean currents that moves water around the globe, primarily through convection.