Great Explorations in Math and Science Convection

When air is heated, what happens to its mass?

• increases

• decreases

• remains the same

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When air is heated, its volume ____________.

• increases

• decreases

• remains the same

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When air is heated, its density ___________.

• increases

• decreases

• remains the same

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The diagram shows a refrigerator. The cooling unit is placed at the top. The cooling unit cools the air near it. What happens to the density of the air as it cools, and how does it move?

• The density of air increases. It moves down.

• The density of air increases. It moves up.

• The density of air decreases. It moves down.

• The density of air increases. It moves up.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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The diagram shows some rice being boiled in a pan. What is the main methods by which thermal energy is transferred (i) through the metal pan and

(ii) through the water?

• (i) conduction (ii) conduction

• (i) convection (ii) convection

• (i) conduction (ii) convection

• (i) convection (ii) conduction

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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Convection can take place in ____________.

• solids only.

• liquids only.

• liguids and gases only.

• solids, liquids and gases.

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Which of the following is an application of convection?

• The movement of heat through a metal pan to the food.

• The use of ice box to keep drinks cool.

• The sea breeze that blows from sea to land.

• The use of wool blanket to keep the body warm.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which is the best position to place the heating element in an electric heater?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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In the process of convection, energy is transferred _________.

• because of temperature differences in a solid

• because of density differences in a liquid

• by the diffusion of molecules throughout a fluid

• by the vibration of molecules

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which of the following correctly shows the direction of convection currents in water?

• A

• B

• C

• D