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Use the diagram to answer the question that follows. Which process is responsible for moving hot air from inside the stove to the outside?

• convection

• reflection

• radiation

• conduction

The transfer of heat in the atmosphere by winds that circulate between the equator and the poles is an example of?

• radiation.

• insulation.

• convection.

• conduction.

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A pan containing hot water is left on the counter and becomes cool mainly due to

• water molecules moving apart.

• cold air penetrating the hot water.

• heat from the water moving into the cooler air.

• hot water reacting with the metal pan.

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Which of the following will absorb heat energy?

• two sticks being rubbed together

• a piece of wood burning

• steel wool rusting

• ice cubes melting

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What process forms an image in a mirror?

• absorbing light

• reflecting light

• refracting light

• transmitting light

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Lin notices that the temperature of the room increases when the afternoon sun shines through the window. She experiments by covering the window using four different materials to find out which works best to reduce the temperature of the room. Which material works best?

• black paper, because it reflects light

• white paper, because it absorbs light

• aluminum foil, because it reflects light

• newspaper, because it absorbs light

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What type of energy is transmitted from the Sun to Earth through space?

• heat energy

• kinetic energy

• electrical energy

• electromagnetic energy

What is the effect of absorption of infrared light by human skin?

• sunburn on the skin surface

• disinfection of the skin tissues

• feeling of warmth on the skin

• immediate death of skin cells

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Which of these substances would be a good material for use as insulation?

• air

• iron

• glass

• aluminum

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Which material is the BEST conductor of heat at room temperature?

• air

• water

• sulfur

• copper

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