Heat Assessment

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through fluids (liquids or gases) where warmer parts rise and cooler parts sink.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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What is radiation?

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

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What happens when you heat a pot on a stove?

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Heat is transferred from the burner to the pot through conduction.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What occurs when an ice cube is placed in hot chocolate?

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Heat energy transfers from the hot chocolate to the ice cube, causing the ice to melt.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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How does a hot air balloon rise?

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A hot air balloon rises because the warm air inside it is less dense than the cooler air outside, creating lift through convection.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is an example of conduction in everyday life?

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An example of conduction is when you touch a hot metal spoon and it feels hot.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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What is an example of convection?

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An example of convection is when warm air rises and cool air moves down to take its place, like in a room with a heater.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is an example of radiation?

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An example of radiation is feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

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What happens to the temperature of a substance when it absorbs heat?

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The temperature of the substance increases as it absorbs heat energy.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4