How Air Gets Heated - Honors

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What is the definition of conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat from one object to another through direct contact.

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What type of heat transfer occurs between the warm ground and the first few meters of air?

Back

Conduction.

Front

Can energy be changed?

Back

Yes, energy can be transformed from one form to another.

Front

Where does the most direct sunlight hit the Earth?

Back

The Equator.

Front

What happens to an ice cube when thermal energy is applied?

Back

It melts.

Front

What is convection?

Back

Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

Front

What is radiation in terms of heat transfer?

Back

Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

Front

How does the angle of sunlight affect heating on Earth?

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The angle of sunlight affects the intensity of solar energy received; direct sunlight is more intense than oblique sunlight.

Front

What is thermal equilibrium?

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Thermal equilibrium is the state in which two objects in contact no longer transfer heat to each other, having reached the same temperature.

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What is the role of the atmosphere in heat transfer?

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The atmosphere plays a crucial role in heat transfer by conducting, convecting, and radiating heat.