Campbell Biology (11th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13409-341-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-13409-341-3

Chapter 40 - 40.3 - Concept Check - Page 887: 1

Answer

Wind chill involves the movement of air and, thus, convection. The moving air is better than still air, due to the greater number of molecules contacting the skin, at removing heat.

Work Step by Step

Review the definitions of the various modes of heat exchange and see that only convection involves movement of molecules, which matches up with the wind described in the question.
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