Energy transfers
Density of Fluids
Definitions
Cat-egory
One of these relate
100

Give two real life examples of conduction

foot on hot concrete, ice cube in hand, holding hands, etc.

Anything where two objects are in CONTACT

100

If something is hot, is it more or less dense?

Less dense

100

Define radiation

energy that travels in rays or waves

100

A cat is strolling along on a sunny day. The cat notices his paws feel warmer on the black asphalt than the light colored sidewalk. Why is this?

Black absorbs light and heat, lighter colors reflect it.

100

What is a group of skunks called?

A stench!

200

Give two real life examples of convection

lava lamp, sea breezes, hot air balloons, hot water on a stove, etc.

As long as hot fluids(gas or liquid) rise and cold fluids sink

200

If something is cooler, is it more or less dense?

More dense

200

(This isn't a definition)
Why do hot fluids rise and cold fluids sink?

Things with more energy (hotter) have their particles moving faster, so the particles move farther apart. Things with less energy (colder) have their particles moving slower, so the particles stay closer together.

200

Carl the cat would like to tell you to study your graphs.

"Your welcome," says Carl.

200

What is a group of jellyfish?

A smack!

300

Give two real life examples of something that gives off radiation

The Sun, heat lamps, lightbulbs, etc.

Anything that the energy is transferring without touching

300

You squeeze some hot water into a room temperature water vial. Where would the water settle?

At the top

300

Define conduction

energy transfer by contact

300

Carl the cat wants to know what causes wind. Tell him.

Convection/ uneven heating of Earth

300

What is the major source of energy for Earth?

The Sun

400

Describe the energy transfer that happens as an ice cube melts in your hand

Conduction- Kinetic energy from your hand transfers into the ice cube causing it to melt

400

You have a mug of hot chocolate (congratulations) and it starts to cool down. What could cause this?

Air particles collide (conduction) and take the kinetic energy from the drink, some energy can radiate out of the drink

400

Define convection

energy transfer where hot fluids rise and cold fluids sink, creating a cycle

400

Carl the cat wants a rug that will heat up the most for his afternoon naps. Rank his rugs from warmest to coolest:

A: A woven rug that is 1/4 black and the rest is white

B: A rug that has equal parts black and white 

C: A black rug

D: A white rug

C,  B, A, D

400

How long can a cockroach live without a head?

About a week

500

Give me an example of something that has all three energy transfers present

A pot of water heating over a fire:

radiation: energy from the fire travels to the pot

conduction: the pot's particles collide with the water particles, giving them energy

convection: the hotter water at the bottom of the pot gains energy, becomes less dense, and rises
The water at the top cools down, becomes more dense and sinks

500

Describe the densities of fluids at different points of the convection cycle. You can draw a picture to help.

500

What are fluids?

Liquids or gases

500

Carl wants to make his own hot tub. Which of these set ups would give Carl the warmest water?

A. A black pool with no cover

B. A white pool that is covered until he slides in

C. A white pool with no cover

A

500

What is a group of buffalo called?

A gang or obstinacy!