Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science practice

Paper 3 structured question: Transfer of thermal energy

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Transfer of thermal energy

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Paper 3Theory (Core)4 marks

The role of convection in weather systems.

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Warm air rises in the atmosphere, leading to cloud formation and weather changes.

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Discuss the impact of convection on weather patterns.
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[4]

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Paper 3Theory (Core)2 marks

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In a room with a heater, warm air rises near the heater while cooler air sinks, creating a circulation of air.

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Explain how convection works in this scenario.
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[2]