Energy Transfer test

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight warming the pavement.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat within a liquid or gas, where warm particles move in currents, like warm air rising in a hot air balloon.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials, such as a metal spoon getting hot in a pot of boiling water.

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What energy conversion occurs during photosynthesis?

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Light energy is converted to chemical potential energy when glucose is formed.

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What type of energy is stored in food?

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Chemical potential energy is the energy stored in food.

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What is an example of convection in everyday life?

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An example of convection is warm air rising and causing a hot air balloon to ascend.

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What is the difference between conduction and convection?

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Conduction involves direct contact for heat transfer, while convection involves the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) to transfer heat.

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What is an example of radiation?

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An example of radiation is feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

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How does energy transfer affect weather patterns?

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Energy transfer through convection currents in the atmosphere helps to create weather patterns, such as wind and storms.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, related to its temperature.