Science: convection, conduction, radiation

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What happens to water during condensation?

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A gas changes to a liquid.

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What is the energy called when something moves?

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Kinetic energy.

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What is the process called when hot steam rises to the ceiling?

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Convection.

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Which material is a good conductor of heat?

Back

Steel.

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Which type of heat transfer does NOT occur in the water cycle?

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Conduction.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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Give an example of conduction.

Back

Touching a hot stove and feeling the heat.

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Give an example of convection.

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Boiling water where hot water rises and cool water sinks.