Conduction, Convection, Radiation

Front

You get sunburned due to __________ from the sun.

Back

radiation

Front

When you use a microwave, what is the main way that heat is transferred?

Back

Radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

Near the ceiling of a room the air is warmer. The warm air rises because of __________.

Back

convection

Front

Which situation best represents conduction?

Back

Touching a hot piece of metal

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

Walking on the warm sand with your bare feet demonstrates this type of heat transfer.

Back

conduction

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is convection?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is radiation?

Back

The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as light.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Front

Give an example of conduction in everyday life.

Back

Touching a hot stove.

Front

Give an example of convection in everyday life.

Back

Boiling water in a pot.