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Conduction Conve

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Definition of Radiation The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves.
Toes being warmed in front of a space heater is an example of what? Radiation
Definition of Conduction The direct transfer of energy when molecules bunp into each other.
An egg on a frying pan sizzling and cooking is an example of what? Conduction
Definition of Convection The transfer of of heat in liquids and gasses through currents.
Marshmallows turning brown when being held over hot coals is an example of what? Radiation
What are the three types of Heat Transfer? Conduction, Convection, and Radiation
What is the difference between heat and radiation? Heat is transfer of energy from object with high temp to an object with lower temp. Radiation is the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves.
What happens to most of the Radiation that comes off of Eath's surface? The Atmosphere absorbs it and is heated up.
What is the important role that Convection plays in heating the atmosphere after Conduction and Raiation? It is Convection currents, that are formed when air becomes more dense and it pushes up warmer air controlling the weather.
When boiling water is poured into a metal cup the cup heats up. What is this an example of? Conduction
Air being warmer near the ceiling than the floor is an example of what? Convection
A metal spoon getting hot in a cup of boiling water is an example of what? Conduction
Energy of the Sun reaches Earth by what? Radiation
Warm land or water directly heating the air mass above it is an example of what? Conduction
A swimmer is caught in a current of cold water and is pulled under is a example of what? Convection
The sun melting the ice formed on a frosty lawn is an example of what? Radiation
A cheek is burned by a hot curling iron is an example of what? Conduction
A bird taking advantage of rising warm air by catching an updraft is an example of what? Convection
Slices of bread turning brown in a toaster oven is an example of what? Radiation
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