Heat Transfer Review

Front

What is the transfer of heat through our atmosphere due to the movement of liquids and gases?

Back

Convection

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What happens to warm air and cool air in convection?

Back

Warm air rises and cool air sinks.

Front

In heat transfer, heat always flows from which substance to which substance?

Back

Hotter to colder.

Front

What is the process called when heat from the sun comes to the Earth?

Back

Radiation.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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 heat in the form of electromagnetic waves.

Front

Give an example of conduction.

Back

Touching a hot stove and getting burned.

Front

Give an example of convection.

Back

Boiling water where hot water rises and cool water sinks.

Front

Give an example of radiation.

Back

Feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.