Heat energy transfer can occur by conduction, convection, and radiation. Classify each description below with the correct type of heat energy transfer.

Question

Column A
1.You put a piece of ice in your hand and the ice melts.
2.The heat from the sun warms a concrete sidewalk.
3.Air is heated in a hot air balloon and the balloon rises into the air.

Column B
a.Convection
b.Conduction
c.Radiation

Answer 1

Column A

1. You put a piece of ice in your hand and the ice melts. - b. Conduction
2. The heat from the sun warms a concrete sidewalk. - c. Radiation
3. Air is heated in a hot air balloon and the balloon rises into the air. - a. Convection