Conduction, Convection, Radiation

Front

The transfer of energy through matter by the direct contact of particles is called __.

Back

Conduction

Front

Which is the result of convection?

Back

Rain forests near the equator.

Front

_________________ are used to reduce the transfer of thermal energy from one place to another.

Back

Insulators

Front

__ is the transfer of energy in the form of electromagnetic waves.

Back

Radiation

Front

Which type of energy transfer does not require matter?

Back

Radiation

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The process of heat transfer through direct contact of particles.

Front

What is convection?

Back

The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

Front

What is radiation?

Back

The transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves, which can occur in a vacuum.

Front

Give an example of conduction.

Back

Touching a hot stove and feeling the heat.

Front

Give an example of convection.

Back

Boiling water where hot water rises and cool water sinks.