Heat Transfer

Front

What is the transfer of heat by circulation of the heated parts of a liquid or gas?

Back

Convection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

How is the Earth’s atmosphere warmed?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What two processes of heat transfer would cause the water in a pot on the stove to boil?

Back

conduction and convection

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Front

What type of energy transfer occurs when two things are in direct contact (touching)?

Back

Conduction

Front

Which of the following shows a transfer of energy by means of conduction?

• Standing near a warm fire.
• Watching a microwave oven cook your food.
• Grabbing a metal seat belt buckle after a car has been closed up in the sun all day.
• Feeling the breeze that blows over the land during the day and toward the sea later that night.

Back

Grabbing a metal seat belt buckle after a car has been closed up in the sun all day.

Front

What is the transfer of heat by the circular movement of molecules?

Back

Convection

Front

To check if an iron is hot, you place your hand near the iron and feel that it is warm without touching it. What type of heat transfer is this?

Back

Radiation

Front

When you play outside in the sun too long and receive a sunburn, which type of heat transfer is this?

Back

Radiation

Front

A student must choose three items to demonstrate conduction, convection, and radiation from solar energy. The student quickly chooses water and a metal bowl. Which item should the student choose to complete the experiment? Options: Rubber ball, food coloring, heat lamp, ice cube.

Back

heat lamp

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is the main source of energy that drives all weather patterns? Options: Sun, Moon, Oceans, Mountains

Back

Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6