Energy Transfer.

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What is energy transfer?

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Energy transfer is the process of energy moving from one place to another or from one form to another.

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What are the three main types of heat transfer?

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The three main types of heat transfer are conduction, convection, and radiation.

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Define conduction.

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

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Define convection.

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

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Define radiation.

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

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How does the sun heat the Earth?

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The sun heats the Earth primarily through radiation.

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What happens to air above hot sand?

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The air above hot sand heats up and rises, creating convection currents.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a cool wind that blows from the ocean to the land, typically occurring during the day.

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What is a land breeze?

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A land breeze is a cool wind that blows from the land to the ocean, typically occurring at night.

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How does a sea breeze affect temperature?

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A sea breeze cools down the temperature on land by bringing in cooler air from the ocean.