Convection and Mantle Answers

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What are the three type of heat transfer?

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Conduction, convection, and radiation.

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How is heat transferred through space?

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Heat is transferred through space by radiation, as electromagnetic waves.

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In which layers of Earth do convection currents occur?

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The mantle and the liquid outer core.

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Give an example of each of the types of heat transfer.

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Conduction: a metal pan or spoon becoming hot when touching a heat source. Convection: hot water circulating as it boils. Radiation: sunlight warming Earth.

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