The Transfer of Heat Between the Body and the Air

Question

The transfer of heat between the body and the air or water is
A) radiation.
B) conduction.
C) evaporation.
D) convection.

Accepted Answer

The transfer of heat between the body and the air or water is best described as convection, as the movement of the medium (air or water) causes the transfer of heat. Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact, while radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves. Evaporation involves the cooling effect of a liquid turning into a gas.