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Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, Radiation

Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, Radiation

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

7th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS3-3, MS-PS1-4, MS-ESS2-6

+4

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is conduction?

Back

Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials. It occurs when heat moves from a hotter object to a cooler one through molecular collisions.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is convection?

Back

Convection is the transfer of heat in fluids (liquids and gases) caused by the movement of the fluid itself. Warm fluid rises while cooler fluid sinks, creating a circulation pattern.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is radiation?

Back

Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves. It does not require a medium to travel through, allowing heat to be transferred through empty space.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of conduction in everyday life?

Back

An example of conduction is when a metal spoon gets hot after being placed in a hot cup of coffee.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of convection in everyday life?

Back

An example of convection is the warm air rising from a heater, causing the cooler air to sink and create a circulation of air.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of radiation in everyday life?

Back

An example of radiation is feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin, even when you are not in direct contact with it.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to air when it is heated?

Back

When air is heated, it becomes less dense and rises, while cooler, denser air sinks, creating convection currents.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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