Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

Fig. 6.1 shows a road beside the sea.
(a)[3]

Describe how energy from the Sun reaches the Earth and warms the road.

(b)[1]

Suggest one reason why the road’s temperature is higher than the sea’s.

(c(i))[2]

Describe how this affects the air molecules.

(c(ii))[3]

Explain how convection creates this breeze. You may add a diagram if it helps your response.

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