Convection

Question 1

How is thermal energy transferred during convection?

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by movement in fluids

Question 2

The kinetic energy of the molecules [___].

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increases; The kinetic energy of the molecules .: increases; The speed of the molecules .: increases; The density of the fluid .: decreases; The fluid .: rises

Question 3

✔ increasesdecreasesstays the same

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increases

Question 4

increases✔ decreasesstays the same

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decreases

Question 5

Use the drop-down menus to identify each labeled part of the diagram.

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Label A:: Cool fluid sinks; Label B:: Warm fluid rises; Label C:: Convection current

Question 6

✔ Warm fluid risesWarm fluid sinksCool fluid rises Cool fluid sinks

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Warm fluid rises

Question 7

Conduction current✔ Convection currentMagma currentCrust current

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Convection current

Question 8

Which statements best describe convection? Check all that apply.

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Convection occurs in liquids and gases.; Convection transfers thermal energy.; Convection occurs until all of the fluid is at the same temperature.

Question 9

Which describes the motion in a convection current?

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circular motion

Question 10

In a lava lamp, a waxy substance rises and falls repeatedly. What causes the waxy substance to rise? Check all that apply.

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The waxy substance is warm.; The waxy substance is less dense than the surrounding liquid.; Convection is occurring.

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