Systems of Matter and Energy Review

Arrows in the diagram below show three methods of energy transfer labeled A, B, and C. Which list correctly identifies the energy transfer processes A, B, and C?

• A–conduction; B–convection; C–radiation

• A–convection; B–conduction; C–radiation

• A–convection; B–radiation; C–conduction

• A–conduction; B–radiation; C–convection

Arrows in the diagram below represent the daytime flow of air over a coastal region. Which process primarily transfers heat by moving air?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• transpiration

Which transfer of energy occurs mainly through the process of convection?

• electromagnetic energy transferred from the Sun to the Moon

• solar energy transferred through space to Earth’s surface

• heat air in the lower atmosphere transferred upward by density differences

• heat from radioactive decay transferred by molecular collisions to surrounding mantle rock

Which process transfers energy primarily by electromagnetic waves?

• radiation

• evaporation

• conduction

• convection

By which process do light rays pass through window glass?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• compression

A barefoot student steps on a hot concrete surface. Most of the heat transferred to the student's skin by this contact is by the process of

• convection

• conduction

• vaporization

• radiation

Refer to Figure 1 and answer the following Question: The greatest amount of heat energy transferred between the hot and cold water is transferred by the process of

• conduction

• convection

• absorption

• radiation

Refer to the diagram showing the zones of Earth's interior. Which zone is characterized by partially melted rock and large-scale convection currents?

• Zone A

• Zone B

• Zone C

• Zone D

• Zone E

Which part of Earth’s interior is inferred to have convection currents that cause tectonic plates to move?

• rigid mantle

• asthenosphere

• outer core

• inner core

Equal areas of which type of Earth surface will absorb more insolation and radiate more energy back toward space in the same amount of time?

• light colored and rough

• dark colored and rough

• light colored and smooth

• dark colored and smooth