Heat Transfer

What is the transfer of heat by circulation of the heated parts of a liquid or gas?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Coriolis Effect

• Radiation

Which best explains how the Earth’s atmosphere is warmed?

• Radiation from the sun warms the surface and the atmosphere is heated through conduction and convection.

• Radiation from the sun warms the surface and the atmosphere is heated through evaporation and convection.

• Convection from the sun warms the surface and the atmosphere is heated through conduction and radiation.

• Convection from the sun warms the surface and the atmosphere is heated through evaporation and conduction.

What two processes of heat transfer would cause the water in a pot on the stove to boil?

• radiation and convection

• conduction and radiation

• radiation and evaporation

• conduction and convection

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What type of energy transfer occurs when two things are in direct contact (touching)?

• Condensation

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Which of the following shows a transfer of energy by means of conduction?

• Standing near a warm fire.

• Watching a microwave oven cook your food.

• Grabbing a metal seat belt buckle after a car has been closed up in the sun all day.

• Feeling the breeze that blows over the land during the day and toward the sea later that night.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the transfer of heat by the circular movement of molecules?

• Condesation

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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To check if an iron is hot, you place your hand near the iron and feel that it is warm without touching it. What type of heat transfer is this?

• Condensation

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

When you play outside in the sun too long and receive a sunburn, which type of heat transfer is this?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Evaporation

• Radiation

A student must choose three items to demonstrate conduction, convection, and radiation from solar energy. The student quickly chooses water and a metal bowl. Which of the following items should the student choose to complete the experiment?

• Rubber ball

• food coloring

• heat lamp

• ice cube

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

What is the main source of energy that drives all weather patterns?

• Sun

• Moon

• Oceans

• Mountains

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