12-10:NineWeeksReview

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat from one object to another through direct contact.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) where warmer, less dense areas rise and cooler, denser areas sink.

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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 through empty space.

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Order the planets from the sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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The correct order is: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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What happens to warm water in a swimming pool?

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Warm water rises because it is less dense than cooler water.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is an example of conduction?

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An example of conduction is when a metal spoon gets hot after being placed in a hot soup.

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What is an example of convection?

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An example of convection is the warm air rising from a heater and circulating in a room.

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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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What is the definition of a planet?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.