Do you think sand or silt is Alive

Sand, silt and clay are inorganic (never been alive) materials. Sand is the largest followed by silt and then clay. Because humus is organic(once-living) material in various stages of decay sizes will vary greatly.

the transfer for conduction is the heat transfering from the liquid to the spoon

the transfer for convection is the heat rising from the liquid to the air

the transfer for radiation is the heat going through the sides of the cup and to the air

at least that is what i would do

yes? sounds right, but you didn’t ask a question.