Heat Transfer in Nature — Syllabus
CBSE · Class 7 · Science
What Heat Transfer in Nature covers in CBSE Class 7 Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 7 Science syllabus.
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Topics in Heat Transfer in Nature
1. Conduction of Heat
- Conduction is heat transfer from the hotter part of an object to the colder part without particle displacement.
- In solids, heat transfer takes place mainly through conduction.
- The pin closest to the candle flame falls first, in order I, II, III, IV.
2. Convection of Heat
- Convection is heat transfer by the actual movement of liquid or gas particles.
- Heated air expands, becomes lighter, and rises.
- Cooler air moves down to take its place.
3. Radiation of Heat
- Radiation is heat transfer that does not require any medium.
- Heat from the Sun reaches Earth by radiation.
- Heat from fire also reaches nearby people by radiation.
4. Heat Transfer in Daily Life
- Heating water in a pan involves all three heat transfer processes together: conduction from flame to utensil, convection in water, and radiation from the flame and hot utensil.
- Wet clothes dry faster on sunny days because heat from the Sun speeds up evaporation.
- The principles of heat transfer are used in clothing, cooking utensils, and house design.
Key Concepts
Central concept: Heat transfer in nature happens through conduction, convection, and radiation, and these processes explain many daily-life events, from cooking and warm clothes to land and sea breeze and the water cycle.
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Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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