Convection Conduction and Radiation

The heat from a lamp allows a lizard to remain warm. This is an example of which type of heat transfer?

• radiation

• conduction

• convection

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Hot coffee is stirred with a spoon; the spoon gets hot due to ________.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

The type of heat transfer that creates currents in water is called ________.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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A huge rock at the state park gets so hot during the day because of ________.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The heat transferred from the Sun to the Earth by waves is called ________.

• conduction

• radiation

• convection

Which direction will the heat flow while this person holds a hot cup of tea?

• from the cup to her hand

• from her hand to the cup

• no heat is transferred

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A pot is placed directly on a stove. The pot gets hot due to ________.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What form of heat transfer circulates the warm and cool air in a house?

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Convection

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which is an example of heat being transferred by conduction?

• a furnace heating the air in a school

• an ice cube melting in a person’s hand

• a pot of water on a stove boiling

• the sun heating water in a swimming pool

Which best describes the process of convection?

• Convection is the primary way heat travels through rays.

• Convection is the primary way heat travels through metals.

• Convection is the primary way heat travels through appliances.

• Convection is the primary way heat travels through liquids and gasses.