Heat Transfer

The sun shines down on this family as the play on the beach.

• conduction
• convection
• radiation

A group of friends gather around a fire to stay warm.

• conduction
• convection
• radiation

The Gulf Stream is a current that brings warm ocean water from the south to the north.

• conduction
• convection
• radiation

Walking on the warm sand sand with your bare feet.

• conduction
• convection
• radiation

Which direction will the heat flow while this person holds a hot cup of tea?

• from the cup to her hand
• from her hand to the cup
• no heat is transferred

Which direction will the heat flow while this ice cap melts?

• there is no heat transfer
• from the icecap to the water
• from the water to the icecap

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

• conduction
• convection
• radiation

Warm air rises and the cool air sinks.

• conduction
• convection
• radiation

The baby chickens are kept warm from the heat lamps.

• conduction
• convection
• radiation

In some cultures, walking on fire is the ultimate sign of strength.

• conduction
• convection
• radiation