Unit 5: Convection, Conduction and Radiation (LT 1, 2, 3)

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10 questions
Use your knowledge of convection, conduction and radiation to complete each question. Make sure you read each question and the instructions carefully. Lastly, each question has an audio play button that plays a recording of the text read aloud for you. Use your headphones if you plan on using this feature. Your exam score will be released once submitted. Good Luck!
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(LT 3) Which best explains how the Earth’s atmosphere is warmed?

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(LT 3) What two processes of heat transfer would cause the water in a pot on the stove to boil?

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(LT 3) What is the transfer of heat by the circular movement of molecules?

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(LT 1) What is the main source of energy that drives all weather patterns?

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(LT 3) A student must choose three items to demonstrate conduction, convection, and radiation from solar energy. The student quickly chooses water and a metal bowl. Which of the following items should the student choose to complete the experiment?

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(LT 3) In convection, warm water or air ___________, because it is _____________ dense

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(LT 2) Why is the equator the warmest?

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(LT 2) The patterns in the sea surface temperatures below are due to the fact that

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(LT 3) Heat flow (convection current) in the ocean and the atmosphere is...

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(LT 2) Winds in our atmosphere are created as a result of which of the following processes?