Convection, Conduction, and Radiation

Heat transfers from an area of ​​ (a)   temperature to an area of ​​ (b)   temperature.

• high
• low

Warm air rises and the cool air sinks demonstrates this type of heat transfer. 

• conduction
• convection
• radiation
• Insolation 

Imagine you're a tiny chick in a cozy coop. The warmth you feel from the heat lamps above is an example of what type of heat transfer? 

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Imagine you're on a sunny beach, feeling the warmth of the sand under your bare feet. This sensation is a perfect example of which type of heat transfer? 

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Oops! Johnny just made a boo-boo! He accidentally grabbed the handle of a sizzling hot pot. Can you guess how the heat transferred to his hand?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Imagine a chilly winter night, where a group of friends huddle around a crackling fire, basking in its warmth. Can you guess how the heat is being transferred?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Imagine you're in the vastness of space! How would thermal energy transfer around you?

• Through conduction

• Through convection

• Through radiation

Can you guess which of these scenarios is a perfect example of conduction? Give it a shot!

• Imagine steam rising from your favorite cup of hot coffee. Is this conduction?

• Picture a hot biscuit just out of the oven, warming the plate it's resting on. Could this be conduction?

• Think about the sun shining through a window and warming a wooden table. Is this an example of conduction?

• Visualize grilling a hot dog over a campfire. Does this represent conduction?

Ready for a brain teaser? Can you identify an example of convection?

• Feeling the heat from a cozy campfire

• A spoon in a bowl of soup getting warmer

• The top layer of water in a swimming pool getting warmer

• A hamburger getting heated up by a campfire

Can you guess which numbered part of the picture shows how the sun's energy travels to Earth? It's a fun challenge!

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