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What is conduction?
Think about how a metal rod heats up.
Give an example of convection.
Consider fluid movements when heated.
What is the primary mode of heat transfer through solids?
Think about heating a metal rod.
True or False: Convection only occurs in solids.
Think about boiling water.
A metal rod is heated at one end and remains in contact with ice at the other end. Describe the heat transfer processes involved and their roles.
Consider the temperature differences and how they drive the heat transfer.
Describe how convection plays a role in weather patterns, including the movement of air masses.
Think about how temperatures differ between land and water.
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