What term describes the transfer of heat through the circulation or movement of a liquid or a gas?
A) Conduction
B) Convection
C) Radiation
D) Calorie
Answer: B
Explanation: A) Incorrect. Conduction is the transfer of heat through matter via vibrational motion.
B) Correct. Convection is the transfer of heat through the circulation or movement of a liquid or a gas.
C) Incorrect. Radiation is the transfer of heat energy through electromagnetic waves.
D) Incorrect. Calorie is the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius.
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