Heat Transfer

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What is heat transfer?

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Heat transfer is the movement of thermal energy from one object or substance to another due to a temperature difference.

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What are the three main methods of heat transfer?

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The three main methods of heat transfer are conduction, convection, and radiation.

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Define conduction.

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

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Define convection.

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Convection is the transfer of heat by the circular movement of liquids or gases.

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Define radiation.

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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How does the sun warm the Earth?

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The sun warms the Earth through radiation, which heats the surface, and the atmosphere is then heated through conduction and convection.

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What is the main source of energy that drives weather patterns?

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The main source of energy that drives all weather patterns is the sun.

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What is an example of conduction?

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An example of conduction is a metal spoon getting hot when placed in a pot of hot soup.

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What is an example of convection?

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An example of convection is warm air rising and cool air sinking, creating a circular motion.

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What is an example of radiation?

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An example of radiation is feeling warmth from the sun on your skin.