Heat Transfer in the Atmosphere Quiz 1) The transfer of energy by waves is also known as _____________. 2) Heat transfer that occurs by physical contact is known as… a) convection. b) radiation. c) conduction. d) transduction. 3) Radiation is an important source of heat in the highest levels of the atmosphere. a) true b) false 4) Heat transfer that occurs in fluids (liquids or gases) by fluids of different temperatures circulating is known as… a) convection. b) radiation. c) conduction. d) transduction. 5) When air close to the Earth’s surface is warmed, it can no longer support the denser air above it. What happens next? a) the cold dense air sinks b) the warm air is lifted up c) a hurricane forms d) all of the above e) a and b, but not c 6) You place a cup of hot chocolate on a counter. When you pick it up you notice the counter top is now warm. How did the counter get warm? a) convection b) radiation c) conduction d) transduction 7) You decide your hot chocolate is too hot, so you pour some cool milk into it and stir it. What type of heat transfer cooled your drink? a) convection b) radiation c) conduction d) transduction 8) You look over to some hills and notice that fog is flowing down the hillside. What kind of heat transfer are you watching? 9) You place a potato into a microwave to cook. What kind of heat energy are you using? a) convection b) radiation c) conduction d) transduction 10) Convection moves more heat through the atmosphere than any other method. a) true b) false