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
area Y to area X

1 answer

Air will move from area X to area Y.

In terms of thermal energy transfer, air moves from an area of higher temperature (area X, 22ºC) to an area of lower temperature (areas Y and Z, both at 18ºC). However, since air can only move from one area to another, the correct response is from area X to both area Y and area Z.

If you are to select just one option, the most appropriate response would be area X to area Z or area X to area Y, depending on the wording of the question. However, if you're looking for a definite direction, remember that thermal energy transfers downhill in temperature.