Heat transfer & Earth spheres

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material without the movement of the material itself, typically occurring in solids.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases) caused by differences in temperature and density.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, which can occur in a vacuum, such as sunlight reaching Earth.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water from the atmosphere, oceans, and land surface due to evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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Which Earth sphere contains all living organisms?

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The biosphere contains all living organisms on Earth.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth, essential for weather and climate.

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What is the cryosphere?

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The cryosphere includes all the frozen water on Earth, such as glaciers and ice caps.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

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How does heat transfer occur in the atmosphere?

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Heat transfer in the atmosphere occurs mainly through convection, where warm air rises and cool air sinks.

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True or False: Conduction can transfer heat through a vacuum.

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False. Conduction requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to transfer heat.