Conduction, Convection, & Radiation

Front

In heat transfer, heat always flows from the _______________ substance to the _______________ substance.

Back

hotter to colder

Front

Which is an example of heat being transferred by conduction?

Back

an ice cube melting in a person’s hand

Front

The type of heat transfer that creates currents in water is called ________.

Back

convection

Front

Which best describes the process of convection?

Back

Convection is the primary way heat travels through liquids and gases.

Front

A huge rock at the state park gets so hot during the day because of ________.

Back

radiation

Front

What is conduction?

Back

Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is convection?

Back

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

Front

What is radiation?

Back

Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

Front

Give an example of conduction in everyday life.

Back

Touching a metal spoon that is heated in a pot.

Front

Give an example of convection in everyday life.

Back

Boiling water where hot water rises and cooler water sinks.