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Earth science facts1

conduction,convection,radiation

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What is the source of all energy in our atmosphere? The Sun
Radiation is the transfer of energy by... Electromagnetic waves
Heat is the transfer of energy... From a object with high temp. to an object with lower temp.
Conduction is the direct transfer of energy... When molecules bump into each other.
Walking barefoot on pavement is a example of what? Conduction
Convection is the transfer of heat by... The flow of a heated material.
What plays a role in heating the atmosphere? Convection
Energy from the sun reaches earth by what? Radiation
Direct contact between two objects is what? Conduction
Cool air sinks to the ground on a warm night.Is a example of what? Convection
What energy can pass through space? Radiant
When a cheek is burned by a hot curling iron it is a example of... Conduction
How does a convection current happen? As cold air becomes more dense and it pushes up warmer air.
Most of radiation coming from Earth's surface is absorbed by what? The atmosphere
When a metal spoon gets hot in pot of boiling water,it is a example of? Conduction
The cycling of warm/cold currents that drives weather,is what Convection
A marshmallows turns brown when held over hot coal because of what? Radiation
A ice cube held in a hand begins to melt because of what? Conduction
Air is warmer near the ceiling than the floor because of what? Convection
Slices of bread turn brown in a toaster because of what? Radiation
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