Energy Transfers

The flow of energy from an object at a higher temperature to an object at a lower temperature.

• heat
• temperature
• radiation
• conduction

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The process by which energy is transferred from a warmer object to a cooler object by means of physical contact

• Thermal Energy
• Convection
• Radiation
• Conduction

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The process by which energy is transferred in gases and liquids occurring when a warmer, less dense area of gas or liquid is pushed up by a cooler, more dense area of gas or liquid.

• Thermal Energy
• Radiation
• Convection
• Expansion

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Energy that travels across distances in the form of electromagnetic waves. 

• Convection
• Radiation
• Conduction
• Induction

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Materials that transfer energy easily.

• Conductors
• Insulators
• Heat
• Energy

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Materials that do not transfer energy easily.

• Insulators
• Conductors
• Energy
• Heat

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Which is an example of something that transfers heat by radiation?

• the sun
• stove burner
• hot air balloon
• wind currents

Why does a blanket provide warmth to a person?

• it is a conductor of heat 
• it is unable to remain cool
• it is warmer than the air 
• it is an isulator

Which best describes radiation?

• heat moving  water
• metals touch burner
• heat moving air
• electromagnetic rays

Which is an example of convection?

• light bulb burning
• cooking hot dog over fire
• hot air balloon floating up
• sun's rays

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