Question

do now: look at the image below and answer the questions that follow

why do you think warm air rises in a room? think particle arrangement - are particles close or far?

why do you think cool air sinks in a room? think particle arrangement - are particles close or far?

in the diagram above, where in the room does warm air rise and cool air sink?

learning target: i can describe how and why heat is transferred in a convection current.
today’s key question: why do particles rise and sink?

Explanation:

Answer:

Warm air rises because its particles are far apart, making it less dense than cooler air.
Cool air sinks because its particles are close together, making it denser than warmer air.
Warm air rises near the hot radiator, and cool air sinks near the cold window.