Heat Transfer

Front

The sun shines down on this family as they play on the beach. What is this process?

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radiation

Front

A group of friends gather around a fire to stay warm. What is the method of heat transfer involved?

Back

radiation

Front

The Gulf Stream is a current that brings warm ocean water from the south to the north. What type of heat transfer does this represent?

Back

convection

Front

Walking on the warm sand with your bare feet.

Back

conduction

Front

Blow drying your wet hair.

Back

convection

Front

The man goes to take the hot pot off the stove with his bare hands.

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conduction

Front

Warm air rises and the cool air sinks.

Back

convection

Front

The baby chickens are kept warm from the heat lamps. What is this an example of? (Options: conduction, convection, radiation)

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radiation

Front

In some cultures, walking on fire is the ultimate sign of strength. What is the term that describes the transfer of heat through direct contact?

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conduction

Front

In this experiment, the WARM red dye and the COLD blue dye was placed in the water at the same time. The warm red dye rose to the top while the cold blue dye sank to the bottom. What is this process called? Options: conduction, convection, radiation

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convection