The Transfer of Heat

A group of friends gather around a fire to stay warm.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The Gulf Stream is a current that brings warm ocean water from the south to the north.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

___________________ is the type of heat transfer that occurs in fluids, such as warm air rising and cold air sinking; creating wind.

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• insulation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which statement is true?

• The quicker a molecule moves, the colder it is.

• The slower a molecule moves, the warmer it is.

• The quicker a molecule moves, the warmer it is.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Water bubbles up through a hot spring at Yellowstone National Park. What method of heat transfer is this?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• specific heat

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Malia burned herself when she picked up a hot iron skillet from the stove. What method of heat transfer caused the burn?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• specific heat

The only form of heat transfer that does not require matter is _________

Thermal energy is transferred to the solar panel in picture B by

• Convection

• Conduction

• Friction

• Radiation

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Thermal Energy

Isabelle holds an ice cube in her hand. After a few minutes, the ice cube is completely melted. How did energy transfer from her hand to the ice cube?

• radiation

• conduction

• convection

• induction

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Heat transfer by the sun or microwaves is called

• radiation

• conduction

• convection

• contraction