Heat Transfer (PS.6.2.1)

Which type of heat transfer happens when you touch a hot pan handle?

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Insulation

When warm air rises and cool air sinks, this is an example of:

• Radiation

• Convection

• Conduction

• Insulation

Which of the following does not require contact between objects to transfer heat?

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Insulation

Why does a metal spoon feel colder than a wooden spoon at the same temperature?

• Metal is an insulator and slows heat transfer.

• Metal absorbs heat faster.

• Metal is a conductor and pulls heat from your hand.

• Wood is a conductor.

Which real-life situation is an example of convection?

• Sun warming the Earth

• Feet heating on hot pavement

• Hot air balloon rising

• Ice melting in a drink

Heat transfer through direct contact is

called ___________________.

A material that slows down heat transfer, like wood or plastic, is called an

___________________.

Heat transfer through liquids and gases is called

___________________.

Heat transfer through electromagnetic waves that can travel through space is called

___________________.

Metals are good ___________________

because their particles

are close together and transfer heat quickly.