Thermal Energy and Heat Transfer

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When mantle rocks near the Earth's core are heated, they become less dense than the cooler, upper mantle rocks. These warmer rocks rise, while the cooler rocks sink. This movement of warmer and cooler mantle rocks creates circulation called

Bruce left some butter out in his kitchen. Bright sunlight came in through the window and melted the butter.

Cooking popcorn using a microwave

Marina is cooking soup in a pot on the stove. The pot is in direct contact with the stove. In this case, heat energy is transferred to the soup by

Heat from the sun hitting the roof of a house

Warm air rising off of the pavement

Less dense matter rising and more dense matter falling

Grabbing a warm coffee mug to warm your hands