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What is the process called when warm air from the atmosphere circulates and moves from place to place?
a) conduction
b) temperature
c) radiation
d) convection

Which of the following is the best example of radiation?
a) You get a sunburn from sitting outside all day.
b) The attic of a house is warmer than the main floor.
c) Water in a well-constructed thermos takes hours to cool.
d) You pour soup in a bowl and the bowl gets hot.

Which of the following is the best example of convection?
a) You get a sun burn from sitting outside all day.
b) You swim in a lake and notice the water is different temperatures from top to bottom.
c) Water in a well constructed thermos takes hours to cool.
d) You pour soup in a bowl and the bowl gets hot.

What process occurs because of a difference of density between hot air and cold air?
a) conduction
b) all of the above
c) radiation
d) convection

Which is the best example of conduction?
a) You warm your hands over a fire.
b) You swim in a lake and notice the water is different temperatures from top to bottom.
c) You get a sun burn from being outside all day.
d) Water in a well constructed thermos takes hours to cool.

When molecules collide, the transfer of energy is called
a) conduction
b) all of the above
c) radiation
d) convection

What method of heat transfer travels in waves?
a) conduction
b) insulation
c) radiation
d) convection

What is it called when cold air falls down and warm air pushes up?
a) conduction
b) insulation
c) radiation
d) convection

Conduction is heat transfer by
a) molecules bumping into each other
b) warm air rising
c) the traveling of waves
d) density differences

Materials that reduce the transfer of heat.
a) conductors
b) thermometers
c) radiators
d) insulators

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