Convection and the mantle (3)

Question 1

The transfer of energy through empty space; has no direct contact between heat source and an object.

Answer 1

Radiation

ex: Sunlight warming Earth’s surface

Question 2

The transfer of heat energy by direct contact of particle matter

Answer 2

Conduction

ex: metal spoon heating up in a pot of hot soup

Question 3

Transfer of heat by the movement of heated fluid include liquid gas

Answer 3

Convection

heat transfer by convection is caused by differences in temperature and density within fluid

Question 4

Where do Convection currents flow? ______-Heat source is the Earth’s core and from the ___ itself.

Answer 4

Mantle