Which best describes the transfer of heat energy through conduction?
A. Heat energy is transferred from molecule to molecule by collision.
B. Cool, high pressure air pushes warm, low pressure air out of the way.
C. Energy absorbed from the sun is converted into heat energy.
D. Heat energy is trapped by the atmosphere.

Question

Which best describes the transfer of heat energy through conduction? 
A. Heat energy is transferred from molecule to molecule by collision. 
B. Cool, high pressure air pushes warm, low pressure air out of the way.
C. Energy absorbed from the sun is converted into heat energy.
 D. Heat energy is trapped by the atmosphere.

anonymous · Answer

Conduction is when energy is passed from one particle to another via contact.
 ex: heat is passed from your skin to a window when they touch.