Multiple choice

Which of these is NOT an example of conduction?

  1. burning feet on hot sand

  2. striking a match

  3. rubbing sticks together to create fire

  4. a fan cooling a room

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A fan cooling a room is an example of convection, as it moves air to distribute heat. The other options involve direct physical contact to transfer heat.