Science Review 4

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials, primarily occurring in solids.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases) caused by differences in temperature and density.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight, which can travel through a vacuum.

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How does heat transfer from one area to another?

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Heat transfers from an area of high temperature to an area of low temperature.

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In which state of matter does conduction primarily occur?

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Conduction primarily occurs in solids.

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What happens to warm air?

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Warm air rises because it is less dense than cool air.

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What happens to cool air?

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Cool air sinks because it is denser than warm air.

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What is an example of conduction?

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An example of conduction is touching a hot stove and feeling the heat transfer to your hand.

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What is an example of convection?

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An example of convection is the warm air rising from a heater and circulating around a room.

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What is an example of radiation?

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