Chapter 6: Temperature Currents Flashcards
1
Q
What state of matter does conduction occur in?
A
Solids
2
Q
What state of matter does convection occur in?
A
Gas and liquids
3
Q
What state of matter does radiation occur in?
A
Gas
4
Q
What is conduction?
A
When energy is transferred through vibration in solids
5
Q
What happens in convection currents?
A
Particles expand and are less dense so they rise, but it’s gets colder so they do react and become more dense, making them fall again
6
Q
What is radiation?
A
When waves of light transfer energy into a gas
