Thermal Energy Transfer Quick Check

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Question
Use the table of temperatures from several areas to complete the statement.

Area Temperature (ºC)
X 22
Y 18
Z 18
Air will move from _____.

(1 point)
Responses

area X to area Z
area X to area Z

area Y to area Z
area Y to area Z

area Z to area Y
area Z to area Y

area Y to area X

1 answer

Air will move from area X to area Y.

In general, air tends to move from areas of higher temperature to areas of lower temperature in order to reach thermal equilibrium. Since area X has the highest temperature (22ºC) compared to areas Y and Z (both at 18ºC), the air will flow from area X to area Y or area Z. However, the closest correct response would be to state that air moves from area X to the areas with the lower temperature (Y and Z).