1. Which Earth's sphere is best represented by a water-filled sphere in the heating demonstration?

2. In the demo, the metal (dense) sphere heats quickly because it has a high ________.

3. Which process transfers heat from the Sun through space to Earth?

4. Uneven heating of Earth's surface is a main cause of:

5. Check all observations that would support the idea that water heats more slowly than metal in the demo:

6. Prediction (2–3 sentences): Before the demo, which sphere do you predict will heat fastest and why? Use scientific terms (conduction, convection, radiation, specific heat).

7. Data interpretation: After 5 minutes near the heat source the recorded temperatures were: metal 45°C, water 28°C, foam 35°C. Which warmed fastest? Which will likely retain heat longest? Explain briefly.

8. Match the heat-transfer mechanism to the correct example. Draw a line between the columns.

9. Cause-and-effect map: Use the box below to draw a simple map that shows how energy from the Sun moves through at least three spheres (name them) and leads to either a wind pattern or an ocean current. Label the transfer processes (radiation, conduction, convection) where relevant.

10. Short reflection (3–4 lines): Explain how uneven heating of Earth's spheres can influence a wind or ocean current near Aotearoa/New Zealand. Give one specific local example if you can.