Heat Transfer

Front

What is the transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid called?

Back

Convection

Front

What is the process called when heat is transferred through direct contact between materials?

Back

Conduction

Front

How is energy from the Sun primarily transferred to Earth?

Back

By radiation

Front

What is the main way heat is transferred when using a microwave?

Back

Radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What are all matter made of that are constantly moving?

Back

Particles or molecules

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Front

What is the term for materials that do not conduct heat well?

Back

Insulators

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Front

What is the process called when heat is transferred through empty space?

Back

Radiation

Front

What happens to the particles in a substance when it is heated?

Back

They move faster and spread apart.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is an example of conduction in everyday life?

Back

A metal spoon getting hot in a bowl of soup.

Front

What is an example of convection in action?

Back

Warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.