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Conduction is the transfer of heat energy by
a) Movement of particles in a liquid or gas
b) differences in density
c) molecular contact (touching)
d) strong ultraviolet rays

During what process of energy exchange does cold air displace warmer air?
a) radiation
b) convection
c) conduction
d) absorption

What method of energy transfer requires no medium (particles) for transfer?
a) conduction
b) convection
c) radiation
d) absorption

The process by which air flows from one location in the atmosphere to another is called
a) conduction
b) convection
c) radiation
d) absorption

Which action would help an air-conduction use less energy on a hot, sunny summer day?
a) turning on the lights and heat-production appliances
b) replacing light-colored roofing with dark-colored roofing
c) opening curtains and blinds
d) adding insulation in the walls and celing

Primary method of energy transfer by which the earth loses energy to outer space is called
a) Radiation
b) convection
c) conduction
d) absorption

By which process do light rays pass through window glass?
a) Radiation
b) convection
c) conduction
d) absorption

To expand and contract means to
a) get bigger and gets smaller
b) to get smaller and get bigger
c) they mean the same thing
d)

Thermal energy
a) is the average amount of motion in particles within matter
b) is the total amount of heat being produced
c) is the total amount of motion in particles within matter
d)

The best example of a conductor would be
a) plastic water bottle
b) house key
c) wooden spoon
d) over mitt

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