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Heating the Atmosphere: Text Based Questions (TBQ)
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I can describe and give examples of the three methods of heat transfer
I can explain how the three methods of heat transfer affect the
atmosphere
I can use evidence from text to support my descriptions/explanations
Period:
1.
In the section of the reading, Heat = Movement, the author says, “Objects in motion have energy,” and identifies the
motion as kinetic energy. How does the author describe the relationship between energy and the motion of
objects?
2.
Heat transfer is described as “heat flow” from one object to another. Explain how heat flows, and describe what is
happening to the energy when heat energy is transferred.
3. Again, the author uses the phrase “heat flow” to describe movement of energy. Explain what the author clarifies
about this phrase so as not to cause misunderstanding?
4.
Identify the two forms of energy associated with heat transfer by radiation:
5.
Radiant energy travels in the form of ________________.
6.
Specifically, radiant energy from the sun is called ___________________
7.
When this energy hits a molecule the text uses the word absorb. Describe what happens to a particle/molecule
when energy is absorbed.
8.
Radiation and conduction are two forms of energy transfer. Describe differences between radiation and
conduction?
9.
Looking at the diagram on page 23, paraphrase what is happening to the energy in a cold molecule and a hot
molecule when they collide, and explain how the energy changes in each molecule.
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10. Identify the two types of rays sent out by the Sun:
11. On page 24, the author states, “only a tiny part of the atmosphere gets hot from incoming solar energy.” Using
evidence from the text, explain why the author can make this statement.
12. Still on page 24, the author summarizes, “ the atmosphere is not heated from above; it is heated from below.” Using
the text, explain how this heating of the atmosphere occurs.
13. The third method of heat transfer is by convection. The author uses the phrase, “The warm water rises upward.”
Describe the process of convection, however be sure to edit the author’s phrase to explain why warm water rises is
not accurate.
14. Transfer of heat by convection can only happen in what type of substances? (This is a big difference between
convection and radiation!)
Heat Transfer Method and
Definition
Conduction is
Radiation is
Convection is
Phase of Matter can
occur in…
Examples in real world….