QUESTION 4
Which of the following is a case of heat transfer through convection?
A) Motion of molten rock through Earth's mantle and outer core
B) Heating up leftovers in the microwave oven
C) A spoon left in a bowl of hot soup gets uncomfortably warm
D) A heatsink attached to your computer's processor
QUESTION 5
Which of the following is a case of heat transfer through conduction?
A) Air blowing out of a computer case
B) Your phone feels warm to the touch after charging
C) The blast of warmth when you open your oven after baking cookies
D) Roasting marshmallows around a fire pit
QUESTION 6
It is possible for water to evaporate at temperatures lower than the boiling point (such as a glass of water on the counter slowly evaporating). Water evaporating in this way
A) Requires less energy input than boiling water
B) Requires the same energy input as boiling water
C) Requires more energy input than boiling water
D) Requires energy input that varies greatly depending on the temperature and humidity of the surrounding air