Heat Transfer Practice

Front

What type of heat transfer occurs when warm air rises and cold air sinks?

Back

Convection

Front

Heat transfers from an area of ________ temperature to an area of _______ temperature.

Back

high to low

Front

What is the process called when lava in a lava lamp rises and falls as it heats and cools?

Back

Convection

Front

Which type of heat transfer is happening inside a hot air balloon?

Back

Convection

Front

What demonstrates convection in the atmosphere?

Back

Warm air rises and cool air sinks.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is radiation?

Back

The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is an example of conduction?

Back

A metal spoon getting hot in a pot of boiling water.

Front

What is an example of radiation?

Back

The warmth felt from the sun on your skin.

Front

What happens to the density of air when it is heated?

Back

It decreases, causing it to rise.