Heat Transfer

What is the primary focus of the passage on heat transfer?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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How does conduction transfer heat?

(a)  

• Through direct contact between materials
• By the movement of fluids

• Via electromagnetic waves

• Through the vacuum of space

Which material is mentioned as an excellent conductor of heat?

• Metals

• Plastics

• Wood

• Glass

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What happens to a fluid when it is heated, according to the passage?

• It becomes less dense and rises

• It becomes more dense and sinks

• It remains at the same density

• It evaporates immediately

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

How do convection currents affect the atmosphere?

• They help distribute heat from the sun, affecting weather patterns

• They cool down the Earth's surface

• They prevent the formation of clouds

• They create wind patterns that are constant

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