Thermal Energy (MC On Final)

Question 1

What are 3 types of thermal energy transfer? Give and example for each

Answer 1

1. Conduction: the ground warming the air above it
2. Convection: warm air rising & cool air sinking in the atmosphere
3. Radiation: the sun warming the earths surface

Question 2

4 factors that influence the transfer of thermal energy on the Earth

Answer 2

1. Earths axial tilt and orbit
2. Earths rotation & wind patterns
3. Albedo Effect
4. Greenhouse effect