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The transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas is called:
convection |
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radiation |
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conduction |
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diffusion |
Convection is the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas. Examples of heat transfer by convection include water coming to a boil on a stove, ice melting, and steam from a cup of coffee.
The heat from the Sun traveling to Earth is an example of which of the following?
electricity |
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conduction |
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convection |
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radiation |
Radiation occurs when electromagnetic waves transmit heat. An example is the heat from the Sun as it travels to Earth.
What part of the food chain serves only as food for other organisms?
decomposers |
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secondary consumers |
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producers |
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primary consumers |
Producers (autotrophs) serve as a food source for other organisms. Typical producers are plants that can make their own food through photosynthesis and certain bacteria that are capable of converting inorganic substances into food through chemosynthesis
Earth's breathable air is held in which atmospheric layer?
troposphere |
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stratosphere |
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mesosphere |
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thermosphere |
The Earth's atmosphere has several layers starting with the troposphere which is closest in proximity to the surface. Containing most of the Earth's breathable air (oxygen and nitrogen), it's a region with warmer temperatures closer to the surface and cooler temperatures farther away which results in the rising and falling air that generates weather.
Water coming to a boil on a stove, ice melting, and steam from a cup of coffee are all examples of which of the following?
radiation |
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convection |
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conduction |
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reflection |
Convection is the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas.