Exploring Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, and Radiation

What should children do before conducting experiments?

• Ask a friend for help

• Get permission and supervision from an adult

• Do it alone

• Watch a movie first

What is the term used to describe the movement of heat?

• Transfer

• Shift

• Move

• Flow

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Which of the following is a good conductor of heat?

• Wooden spoon

• Plastic handle

• Metal pot

• Cloth

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Why do we wear boots in the winter?

• To look stylish

• To make walking easier

• To block heat transfer from our feet to the snow

• To keep our feet dry

What happens when you touch a warm cup of hot chocolate?

• Nothing happens

• Your hands get colder

• Your hands get warmer

• The cup gets colder

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What is the primary method of heat transfer when hot air flows by us?

• Insulation

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

How does a fan make us feel cooler?

• By transferring heat from our bodies to the room's environment

• By increasing the room temperature

• By blocking sunlight

• By stopping heat transfer

What prevents convection in a vacuum flask?

• The shape of the flask

• The material of the flask

• The partial vacuum between the walls

• The presence of air

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How is heat transferred from the Sun to the Earth?

• Insulation

• Radiation

• Convection

• Conduction

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Why is it cooler in the shade than in direct sunlight?

• Because of less heat transfer by conduction

• Because of more heat transfer by conduction

• Because of less heat transfer by radiation

• Because of more heat transfer by convection

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