Energy Movement on Planet Earth

Front

What is the process called when heat moves from one object to another through direct contact?

Back

Conduction

Front

Which process transfers energy through space and transparent objects?

Back

Radiation

Front

What is the main way energy from the Sun reaches Earth?

Back

Radiation

Front

Which process moves energy through the movement of fluids like air or water due to differences in density?

Back

Convection

Front

What is the term for the transfer of heat by the movement of a liquid or gas?

Back

Convection

Front

Which of the following is NOT a process that moves energy on Earth? Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Photosynthesis

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is the process called when energy is transferred by touching a hot pan?

Back

Conduction

Front

Which process is responsible for the warming of the Earth's surface by the Sun?

Back

Radiation

Front

What is the name of the process where warm air rises and cool air sinks, creating a cycle?

Back

Convection

Front

Which process does NOT require matter to transfer energy?

Back

Radiation