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What is heat insulation?

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Heat insulation is a method or material that reduces the transfer of heat between objects, helping to keep things warm or cool.

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What is blubber and its purpose in polar bears?

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Blubber is a thick layer of fat found in polar bears that insulates their bodies and keeps them warm in cold environments.

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What type of clothing is best for keeping warm in cold weather?

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Layers of clothing act as insulation, trapping warm air and keeping the body warm.

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Which material heats up and cools down the quickest: metal, glass, ceramic, or plastic?

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Metal heats up and cools down the quickest among these materials.

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What does an insulated lunch box do?

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An insulated lunch box keeps food, like yogurt, cool by reducing heat transfer.

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What is a conductor in terms of heat?

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A conductor is a material that allows heat to pass through it easily, such as metal.

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What is the role of insulation in buildings?

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Insulation in buildings helps maintain a comfortable temperature by reducing heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer.

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What happens to heat when it moves from a hot object to a cold object?

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Heat flows from the hot object to the cold object until they reach the same temperature.

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What is the difference between conduction and convection?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact, while convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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What is radiation in terms of heat transfer?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight warming the Earth.