Conduction Convection and Radiation

Front

The type of heat transfer that happens through direct contact of molecules or particles with each other is ___________________.

Back

Conduction

Front

The heat from a lamp allows a lizard to remain warm. This is an example of which type of heat transfer?

Back

Radiation

Front

A group of friends gather around a fire to stay warm. This is an example of which type of heat transfer?

Back

Radiation

Front

In a swimming pool, water near the surface is slightly warmer. The warm water rises because of ___________________.

Back

Convection

Front

Which describes what can happen as a result of radiation?

Back

A car’s inside temperature rises to over 100 degrees on a sunny day.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

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

Front

What is convection?

Back

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

Front

What is radiation?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of conduction in everyday life.

Back

Touching a hot stove and getting burned.

Front

Give an example of convection in everyday life.

Back

Boiling water in a pot where the hot water rises and cooler water sinks.