Convection Currents Worksheet
Explore the principles of convection, including heat transfer mechanisms, real-world examples, and applications, suitable for Grade 11 Science students.
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Convection Currents Worksheet
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1. Which of the following best describes convection?
Heat transfer through direct contact.
Heat transfer through electromagnetic waves.
Heat transfer through the movement of fluids.
Heat transfer through a vacuum.
2. In a convection current, warm fluid rises because it is:
More dense than the surrounding fluid.
Less dense than the surrounding fluid.
At a lower temperature.
Under greater pressure.
1. Convection is a primary method of heat transfer in and .
2. The transfer of heat by the movement of heated particles is called .
3. A convection current is formed when a fluid is heated, becomes less , and .
1. Explain the process of heat transfer by convection using a real-world example.
2. How does the density of a fluid change when it is heated, and how does this change contribute to convection currents?
Observe the diagram below showing convection currents in a pot of water. Label the arrows indicating the direction of heat transfer and fluid movement.
1. Convection can occur in solids.
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False
2. Hot air rises and cold air sinks due to convection.
True
False
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