Lab: Energy Transfer Answers

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What evidence from the experiment shows that conduction occurred? In your answer, be sure to include the materials involved in the transfer of heat through conduction.

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Evidence that conduction occurred is seen when the chocolate pieces melt one after the other starting from the end closest to the heat source. Heat energy moved through the aluminum foil bridge, and since the chocolate pieces were in direct contact with the foil, heat was transferred to them through conduction.

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What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

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The melting of the pieces of chocolate one by one is evidence that conduction occurred.
B
As heat flowed through the foil bridge, heat transferred to the pieces of chocolate, causing them to melt.
C
The heat transfer occurred between the foil bridge and the chocolate pieces, which were in direct contact with one another.
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✔ warmer thancooler thanthe same temperature as

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✔ warmer than
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cooler than
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the same temperature as
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Throughout the reflection, make sure that you have the copy of the student guide, PDF or Word and your data tables. Complete the paragraph by using the drop-down menus.

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In this lab, you modeled and observed the three main ways thermal energy is transferred. When thermal energy transfers from a warmer body or place to a cooler body or place, it is referred to as heat.:Conduction
In this lab, you modeled and observed the three main ways thermal energy is transferred. When thermal energy transfers from a warmer body or place to a cooler body or place, it is referred to as heat.:convection
In this lab, you modeled and observed the three main ways thermal energy is transferred. When thermal energy transfers from a warmer body or place to a cooler body or place, it is referred to as heat.:radiation
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Answer the questions using the drop-down menus.

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The heat transfer is from the to the .:light bulb
The heat transfer is from the to the .:paper
The temperature .:is higher for the black paper.
Selection 4:The white paper absorbs less heat.
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✔ paperlight bulb

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✔ paper
B
light bulb
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✔ is higher for the black paper.is higher for the white paper.is the same for both pieces of paper.

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✔ is higher for the black paper.
B
is higher for the white paper.
C
is the same for both pieces of paper.
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The black paper absorbs less heat.✔ The white paper absorbs less heat.The pieces of papers absorb the same amount of heat.

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The black paper absorbs less heat.
B
✔ The white paper absorbs less heat.
C
The pieces of papers absorb the same amount of heat.
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How does the Sun transfer its energy to areas A and B?

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Selection 1:radiation
Selection 2:Area A absorbs more heat.
Selection 3:Area A is warmer than area B.
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✔ Area A absorbs more heat.Area B absorbs more heat.Areas A and B absorb the same amount of heat.

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✔ Area A absorbs more heat.
B
Area B absorbs more heat.
C
Areas A and B absorb the same amount of heat.
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✔ Area A is warmer than area B.Area B is warmer than area A.Areas A and B have the same temperatures.

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✔ Area A is warmer than area B.
B
Area B is warmer than area A.
C
Areas A and B have the same temperatures.
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Which method transfers heat from the Sun to the ocean?

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Selection 1:radiation
Selection 2:convection
Selection 3:conduction
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conduction✔ convectionradiation

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conduction
B
✔ convection
C
radiation
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✔ conductionconvectionradiation

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✔ conduction
B
convection
C
radiation
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Which statements describe how heat flows in foil? Check all that apply.

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Heat flows in all directions.
B
Heat flows from left to right only.
C
The atoms on top of the foil absorb heat first.
D
The atoms near the candle absorb heat first.
E
Heat flows from the cooler atoms to the warmer atoms.
F
Heat flows from the warmer atoms to the cooler atoms.
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red water in cold water✔ red water in hot waterblue water in cold waterblue water in hot water

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red water in cold water
B
✔ red water in hot water
C
blue water in cold water
D
blue water in hot water
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Which statement describes how heat flows from the coffee to the part of the spoon in the coffee?

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Heat flows from the coffee to the spoon through radiation.
B
Heat flows from the coffee to the spoon through convection.
C
Heat flows from the coffee to the spoon through conduction.
D
Heat flows from the coffee to the spoon through radiation, convection, and conduction.
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Which title best reflects the main idea of the passage?

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The Role of Convection in the Distribution of Earth's Energy
B
The Role of Heat Transfer Methods in the Distribution of Earth's Energy
C
Conduction, Convection, and Radiation: Methods of Heat Transfer
D
Conduction, Convection, and Radiation: The Heating Up of Earth's Surface
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How did the lab activities help you answer the lesson question "How do the processes of conduction, convection, and radiation help distribute energy on Earth?" What did you learn from conducting this lab?

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The lab activities demonstrated that heat energy is transferred in three distinct ways. I learned that conduction occurs through direct contact, such as heat moving through aluminum foil. Convection transfers energy through the movement of fluids, which I observed in water. Radiation transfers energy through electromagnetic waves, as shown by the heat from the light bulb reaching the paper. Together, these processes explain how solar energy reaches Earth and is redistributed through the atmosphere, oceans, and land.

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stayed at the bottom of the beaker✔ rose to the top of the beakermixed throughout the beaker

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stayed at the bottom of the beaker
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✔ rose to the top of the beaker
C
mixed throughout the beaker

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