Heat Transfer Practice

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What is the process called when heat is transferred through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases)?

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Convection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What type of heat transfer occurs when heat is transferred through direct contact between materials?

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Conduction

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What is the method of heat transfer that occurs through electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight warming the Earth?

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Radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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How do the molecular movements in hot substances compare to those in cold substances?

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Molecules in hot substances move more quickly than in cold substances.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the primary driving force behind weather systems in the Earth's atmosphere?

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Convection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the term for the transfer of heat energy from one object to another through direct contact?

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Conduction

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What is the main reason that a metal spoon feels cold when placed in a hot cup of coffee?

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Metal is a good conductor of heat, so it quickly absorbs heat from the coffee.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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What is the role of convection currents in the atmosphere?

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Convection currents help distribute heat and moisture, influencing weather patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What happens to the density of a fluid when it is heated?

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The density decreases as the fluid expands when heated.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the significance of thermal radiation in everyday life?

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Thermal radiation allows us to feel warmth from the sun and heat from a fire without direct contact.