Conduction, Convection, or Radiation

Front

Heat we feel from the Sun.

Back

Radiation

Front

Why does the Sun's heat reach us?

Back

Because the Sun's heat reaches us through electromagnetic waves, not direct contact or movement of a fluid.

Front

The heat you feel when you touch a hot stove.

Back

Conduction

Front

Why?

Back

Because heat is transferred directly from the stove to your hand by direct contact.

Front

Heat you feel when you put your hands above a fire.

Back

Convection

Front

Why?

Back

Because the heat is carried to your hands by the movement of hot air (a fluid).

Front

Why is my spoon hot after leaving it on the pot that was on the stove?

Back

Conduction

Front

Why?

Back

Because heat is transferred from the pot to the spoon by direct contact.

Front

This is responsible for making macaroni rise and fall in a pot on the stove.

Back

Convection

Front

Why does the macaroni move up and down in water?

Back

Because the movement of heated water causes the macaroni to move up and down.