Thermal Energy Transfer Flashcardzizz

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What is radiation in the context of thermal energy transfer?

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Radiation is a method of thermal energy transfer that moves through empty space.

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What type of heat transfer is demonstrated by warm air rising and cool air sinking?

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Convection.

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What are the three types of thermal energy transfer?

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Conduction, Convection, and Radiation.

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How does heat energy reach the Earth from the Sun?

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Through radiation.

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What are examples of convection in nature?

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Movements of water in a pot, molten mantle in the earth's crust, and hot air rising in the atmosphere.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of thermal energy through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature and density.

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What is the role of the Sun in thermal energy transfer on Earth?

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The Sun provides thermal energy to Earth primarily through radiation.

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How does temperature affect the rate of conduction?

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Higher temperature differences between materials increase the rate of conduction.

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What is the difference between conduction and convection?

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Conduction occurs through direct contact, while convection involves the movement of fluids.

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