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___________ currents are responsible for circulating hot and cold air in the atmosphere and causing local weather systems.
a) oceanic
b) radiation
c) conduction
d) convection

Heat would best be transferred by conduction between
a) a candle and the air.
b) an oven and a glass dish.
c) a stove and a copper pot
d) water and a wooden spoon.

Conduction occurs more easily between solids and liquids. This is because the particles in gases are
a) farther apart and move faster.
b) closer together and move faster
c) further apart and move more slowly
d) closer together and move more slowly

When ironing clothes, the primary method of heat transfer is
a) conduction.
b) convection.
c) insulation.
d) radiation.

The direct transfer of heat from one substance to another is known as
a) conduction
b) convection
c) radiation
d) insulation

In order for conduction to occur, the movement of energy must travel
a) From particle to element
b) From particle to particle
c) From particle to mixture
d) From particle to compound

Addison held an ice cube in her hand and it begins to melt because
a) The heat from her hand is transferred to the air by convection.
b) The coldness from the ice cube is transferred to her hand by conduction.
c) The heat from her hand is transferred to the ice cube by conduction.
d) The heat from the ice cube is transferred to her hand by radiation.

What are the three main types of heat transfer?
a) Heat, Light, and Insulation
b) Convection, Radiation, and Conduction
c) Insulator, Conductor, and Radiation
d) Sun, fire and flashlight

Which would be the BEST conductor of heat?
a) A pair of rubber gloves
b) A paper cup
c) A plastic bottle
d) An aluminum can

Which of these is an example of conduction?
a) Heat blown by a hair dryer.
b) Touching a hot stove.
c) Light waves from the sun.
d) Heating a potato in a microwave.

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