Thermal Energy Transfer Quick Check

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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 Z to area Y
area Z to area Y

area Y to area Z
area Y to area Z

area Y to area X
area Y to area X

area X to area Z
area X to area Z
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Answer 1

Air will move from area X to area Y.

Since area X (22°C) has a higher temperature than areas Y (18°C) and Z (18°C), air will move from the warmer area (X) to the cooler areas (Y and Z).