Heat Transfer

Front

Heat transfers from an area of ____ temperature to an area of ___ temperature.

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high to low

Front

The heat from a lamp allows a lizard to remain warm. This is an example of which type of heat transfer?

Back

radiation

Front

Which best describes the process of convection?

Back

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

Front

A toaster oven heats the air inside, creating cycles of hot air that warm food. This is an example of which type of heat transfer?

Back

Convection

Front

When you touch hot sand, heat is transferred by _________ to your skin.

Back

conduction

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 hot stove.

Front

Give an example of convection in everyday life.

Back

Boiling water in a pot.