Heat Transfer

Which term refers to the transfer of heat by electromagnetic waves?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Which term refers to the transfer of heat by direct contact?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Which term refers to the transfer of heat by circular movement of a fluid?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Heat always moves from _______________.

• cooler to warmer

• warmer to cooler

• right to left

• up to down

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Sunlight hitting the ocean's surface warms the top layer of water. This is an example of ___________.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Solar energy is an example of __________.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Contact with Earth's surface causes the atmosphere to be warmer closer to Earth's surface. This is due to ___________.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Wind is created by high and low pressure air circulating. This is an example of ______.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Ocean currents begin at the equator because the sun's rays are warmest at the equator. This is an example of ____________.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Heat transferred from water to air - an example of _____________.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation