Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, Radiation

Near the ceiling of a room the air is warmer. The warm air rises because of

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

A huge rock at the state park gets so hot during the day because of

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of the following is an example of conduction?

• Boiling water in a pot

• A metal spoon getting hot from a hot soup

• The sun warming your face

• Warm air rising to the ceiling

What is the primary method of heat transfer when you feel the warmth of the sun on your skin?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Evaporation

Which of the following is an example of convection?

• A hot iron pressing clothes

• A microwave heating food

• Warm air circulating in a room

• A light bulb emitting light

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How does heat transfer occur in a metal rod when one end is heated?

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Insulation

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Which of the following scenarios is an example of radiation?

• A pot of water boiling on a stove

• A heater warming a room

• The sun heating the Earth

• A fan cooling a room

What type of heat transfer is primarily responsible for the wind?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Reflection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is NOT an example of conduction?

• Touching a hot pan

• Ice melting in your hand

• A heater warming the air in a room

• A metal rod heating up from one end

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which method of heat transfer does not require a medium?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction and Convection