5th grade science heat transfer review

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What is heat transfer?

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The movement of thermal energy from one object or substance to another.

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What are the three main methods of heat transfer?

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Conduction, convection, and radiation.

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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 or gases).

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, related to temperature.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not conduct heat well, such as foam or wood.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that conducts heat well, such as metals.

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How does temperature affect the rate of heat transfer?

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Higher temperature differences between objects increase the rate of heat transfer.

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What happens to the temperature of water when ice is added?

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The temperature of the water decreases as heat is transferred to the ice.