Read About it: Thermal Energy Transfer

What is the process called when thermal energy is transferred by direct contact between two objects?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Evaporation

Which of the following is an example of a thermal conductor?

• Aluminum saucepan

• Wool gloves

• Ice cube

• Wooden spoon

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How does convection transfer thermal energy in fluids?

• By currents carrying thermal energy from one part of the fluid to another

• By direct contact between particles

• By electromagnetic waves

• By chemical reactions

What type of radiation from the Sun warms the Earth's surface?

• Infrared radiation

• Ultraviolet radiation

• Gamma radiation

• Microwave radiation

Which of the following is NOT a method of thermal energy transfer mentioned in the passage?

• Evaporation

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Draw arrows on the diagram and label them to show energy flow into, out of, and within the system. Be sure to include the window on the right.

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