Question

Which of the following is an example of heat transfer by conduction?

A. The upstairs of a house being warmer than the downstairs

B. Burning your finger on a hot match

C. The sun warming your skin

D. Being warmed by a fire on a cold night

Answer 1

conduction is when heat is transfered because surfaces are touching
convection is transfer through a fluid or gas like water or air

A is convection
B is when you touch the match, conduction
C is convection
D. you aren't touching the fire so convection

B is answer