Energy Test Review

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Heat from the Sun reaches Earth by...

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Radiation: The transfer of energy through space without the need for a medium.

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When you are stirring soup with a metal spoon and your hand gets warm, this is an example of...

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Conduction: The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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Warming your hands by the campfire is an example of...

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Radiation: The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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Which type of circuit allows for electricity to flow even if a part of the circuit breaks?

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Parallel Circuit: A circuit where multiple paths exist for current to flow.

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Heat transfer in moving fluid is called...

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Convection: The transfer of heat by the movement of fluids.

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What is the definition of conduction?

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Conduction: The process of heat transfer through direct contact between materials.

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What is the definition of convection?

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Convection: The process of heat transfer in fluids (liquids and gases) due to the movement of the fluid.

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What is the definition of radiation?

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Radiation: The transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves.

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What happens to the temperature of a substance when it absorbs heat?

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The temperature increases as the particles gain energy.

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What is a series circuit?

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A circuit where components are connected in a single path, so if one component fails, the entire circuit stops working.