Heat Transfer

Front

What are two temperature scales?

Back

Celsius scale and Fahrenheit scale.

Front

Temperature is an important factor affecting what?

Back

Weather.

Front

Heat is transferred mostly by _______ within the troposphere.

Back

Convection.

Front

On the Celsius scale, the boiling point of water is:

Back

100.

Front

Conduction is__________________

Back

The transfer of energy from one substance to another by direct contact.

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 energy through space by electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is the freezing point of water on the Celsius scale?

Back

0.

Front

What is the primary method of heat transfer in solids?

Back

Conduction.

Front

What is the primary method of heat transfer in fluids?

Back

Convection.