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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the definition of CONDUCTION?When heat is transferred from objects like rays of light or electromagnetically.a hot liquid or air that expands, becomes less dense, and rises or becomes more dense, and sinks.When heat transfers from objects that are touching.When heat transfers through the heater or AC in your house.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the definition of CONVECTIONWhen heat transfers through waves.When heat transfers from objects that are touching.a hot liquid or air that expands, becomes less dense, and rises or becomes more dense, and sinks.Heat traveling from the sun
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of heat transfer happens when the sun is heating your body?ConductionRadiationConvectionDensity
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of convection?A hair dryer is drying up your hair.When the AC or heater changes the temperature.When a car engine turns hot after being turned on.When you are making soup and the water is rising and lowering.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat heat transfer happens when you burn your hand by touching a fire?RadiationConductionConvectioI don't know!!!!!!!!!!!
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is needed for convection to happen?Fluid/sLight in the form or raysElectromagnetic wavesFire
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhen a pot is touching a stove that is on, what heat transfer is happening?I don't know??????RadiationConductionConvection
- 8. Multiple Choice
The way the heat is moving from the hot coffee is called...convectionradiationinsulationconduction - 9. Multiple ChoiceWarm air rises and the cool air sinks demonstrates this type of heat transfer.conductionconvectionradiationInsolation
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe baby chickens are kept warm from the heat lamps demonstrates this type of heat transfer.conductionconvectionradiation
- 11. Multiple ChoiceHeat transfers from an area of ____temperature to an area of ___ temperature.high to lowlow to highhigh to highIt can travel high to low and low to high.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWalking on the warm sand sand with your bare feet demonstrates this type of heat transfer.conductionconvectionradiation
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe Gulf Stream is a current that brings warm ocean water from the south to the north. What type of heat transfer is this?conductionconvectionradiationInsolation
- 14. Multiple ChoiceIroning a shirt is an example of...condensationconductionconvectionradiation
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWarm air is __________ dense than cold air and rises creating convection currents.moreless
- 16. Multiple ChoiceJohnny accidentally grabbed the handle of the hot pot.conductionconvectionradiation
- 17. Multiple ChoiceA group of friends gather around a fire to stay warm.conductionconvectionradiation
- 18. Multiple ChoiceTransfer of thermal energy through "space"conductionconvectionradiation
- 19. Multiple Choice
Transfer of thermal energy through "flow" of liquids and gases
conduction
convection
radiation
- 20. Multiple ChoiceTransfer of thermal energy through "touch"conductionconvectionradiation
- 21. Multiple ChoiceNear the ceiling of a room the air is warmer. The warm air rises because ofconductionconvectionradiation
- 22. Multiple ChoiceA huge rock at the state park gets so hot during the day because ofconductionconvectionradiation
- 23. Multiple ChoiceYou get sunburned due to __________ from the sun.conductionconvectionradiation
- 24. Multiple ChoiceA chair is placed several feet from a fireplace. The fireplace has a glass screen. The side of the chair facing the fireplace gets warm because ofconductionconvectionradiation
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe cause of weather systems on earth isconductionconvectionradiation
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhich will most likely occur when raw egg is placed on black pavement on a hot, summer day?The pavement will conduct the heat and cook the egg.The egg will reflect the heat and make the pavement hotter underneath.The egg will absorb the heat and leave the pavement hotter underneath.The pavement will absorb the heat from the egg, and the egg will stay raw.
- 27. Multiple ChoiceThe heat from a lamp allows a lizard to remain warm. This is an example of which type of heat transfer?radiationconductionconvectioninsulation
- 28. Multiple ChoiceJordan places a hot spoon into a container of ice cream. How does this help him scoop out the ice cream?The coolness from the ice cream is conducted to the spoon making it easier to scoop out.The coolness from the ice cream is radiated to the spoon making it easier to scoop out.The warmth of the spoon is conducted to the ice cream making it easier to scoop out.The warmth of the spoon is radiated to the ice cream making it easier to scoop out.
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhich describes what can happen as a result of radiation?A piece of wood burns in a fire.A shirt is hot after having been ironed.A can of soup is heated in a pot on a stove.A car’s inside temperature rises to over 100 degrees on a sunny day.
- 30. Multiple ChoiceJohn put a heat pack on his cold feet. What will most likely be the result?The cold from John’s feet will be radiated into the heat pack.The warmth of the heat pack will be radiated onto John’s feet.The cold from John’s feet will be conducted into the heat pack.The warmth of the heat pack will be conducted onto John’s feet.
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhich best describes the process of convection?Convection is the primary way heat travels through rays.Convection is the primary way heat travels through metals.Convection is the primary way heat travels through appliances.Convection is the primary way heat travels through liquids and gasses.
- 32. Multiple ChoiceTom puts a metallic cover over his car’s windshield after parking. How does this control the sun’s rays during a sunny day?It prevents heat energy from leaving the car.It controls the temperature by providing shade.It reflects the sun’s rays away from the windshield.It absorbs heat in the windshield protector and cools the car.
- 33. Multiple ChoiceHow is heat transferred when boiling a pot of water on the stove?conductionconvectioncombustionradiation
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhich is an example of heat being transferred by conduction?a furnace heating the air in a schoolan ice cube melting in a person’s handa pot of water on a stove boilingthe sun heating water in a swimming pool
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhich best explains how bacon is fried on a stove burner?The bacon creates a convection current, the heat rises to the pan, and then rises to the stove burner.The bacon transfers heat directly to the pan, and the pan transfers heat directly to the stove burner.The stove burner radiates heat to the pan, and the pan radiates heat to the bacon.The stove burner transfers heat directly to the pan, and the pan directly transfers heat to the bacon.
- 36. Multiple ChoiceEggs cooking in a frying pan.ConductionConvectionRadiation
- 37. Multiple ChoiceSnowman melting in the sun.ConductionConvectionRadiation
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWater boiling in a kettle.ConductionConvectionRadiation
- 39. Multiple ChoiceTongue freezing to a metal pole.ConductionConvectionRadiation
- 40. Multiple ChoiceNewt boiling in a hot caldron.ConductionConvectionRadiation
- 41. Multiple ChoiceHow does heat flow?Always from cold to warmAlways from warm to coldBoth warm to cold & cold to warmIt depends on the temperature
- 42. Multiple ChoiceA high specific heat means...It heats up quickly with energy addedIt requires more energy to change temperature
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhat has particularly high specific heat?WaterGasesMetalsPoptarts
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhat would be the effect on the particles if more heat is supplied to the system?They would slow downThey would stop movingThey would speed upThere would be no effect
- 45. Multiple ChoiceHow is the teapot being heated?condensationconductionconvectionradiation
- 46. Multiple ChoiceHeat always moves from an object of __________ temperature to an object of _________ temperature.moderate, highhigher, lowerlower, higherzero, high
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement correctly compares the difference between conduction and convection in common classroom settings?Conduction can only occur in solids and gases, while convection can occur in both liquids and gasesConvection can only occur in solids, while conduction can occur in both liquids and gasesConduction can only occur in liquids and gases, while convection can occur in solids, liquids, and gasesConvection can only occur in liquids and gases, while conduction can occur in solids, liquids, and gases
∆t=76 - 48. Multiple ChoiceThe movement of thermal energy from a warmer object to a cooler object is called:heattemperaturemotionmomentum
- 49. Multiple ChoiceNo more energy can be removed from matter at:its freezing point0°Cabsolute zero273 K
- 50. Multiple ChoiceHeat transfer occurs:in many directionsboth from warm objects to colder ones and from cold objects to warmer onesonly from warm objects to colder onesonly from cold objects to warmer ones
- 51. Multiple ChoiceA measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual particles in an object is called:thermal energyconductionconvectiontemperature
- 52. Multiple ChoiceWhen you touch something that feels cold,heat from your hand moves into the cold substance.coldness moves from the cold substance into your hand.it melts.it freezes.
- 53. Multiple ChoiceThe temperature of a substance increases as___.the substance expandsthe average kinetic energy of its particles increasesthe substance's volume increasesthe substance's mass increases
- 54. Multiple Choice
When a popsicle melts, the particles in the popsicle _____.
gain thermal energy and speed up
there are no particles in popsicles
lose thermal energy and slow down
stay the same
- 55. Multiple ChoiceA measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual particles in an object is called:thermal energyconductionconvectiontemperature
- 56. Multiple Choice
Measurement of total Kinetic Energy
temperature
thermal energy
heat
friction
- 57. Multiple ChoiceWhy does a diver wear a wet suit?To keep in thermal energy.To keep from getting cuts.To keep from sinking.To keep out cold.
- 58. Multiple ChoiceWhat does absolute zero mean?A failed quiz.The lowest temperature possible.The hottest temperature possible.A race.
- 59. Multiple ChoiceA barefoot student steps on a hot concrete surface. Most of the heat transferred to the student’s skin by this contact is by the process of—convectionconductionvaporizationradiation
- 60. Multiple Choicewhat is conduction?direct touchair or liquidsheat waves/ light wavesdrinking hot coffee
- 61. Multiple ChoiceA student opens the top window and the bottom window in a hot room. What statement best describes the heat transfer occurring in the room?conductionradiationconvectionevaporation
- 62. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the difference between heat and temperature?a. Temperature measures the motion of molecules, and heat is the energy of that motionb. Temperature is measured by a thermometer, and heat is measured by a barometerc. Heat is measured in calories, and temperature is measured in joulesd. Heat is caused by the sun, and temperature is caused by conditions in the atmosphere
- 63. Multiple Choice_________________________ is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a material.thermalfrictiontemperatureexpansion
- 64. Multiple ChoiceThe liquid in a thermometer ______________ as the temperature increases.expandsdisappearsfreezesexplodes
- 65. Multiple ChoiceThe movement of thermal energy from an object at a higher temperature to an object at a lower temperature is called ____________.thermalexpansiontemperatureheat
- 66. Multiple ChoiceThermal energy always moves from ____________ objects to ______________ objects.cooler, warmerwarmer, coolerfaster, slowerslower, faster
- 67. Multiple ChoiceAn increase in the volume of a substance when the temperature increases is called ___________________________________.kinetic energythermal expansiontemperatureheat
- 68. Multiple ChoiceThermal energy stops moving when the objects have the same temperature.TrueFalse
- 69. Multiple ChoiceThermal energy keeps moving away from warmer objects to cooler objects until both are the same temperature.TrueFalse
- 70. Multiple Choice
Work is a transfer of
energy.
force.
mass.
motion.
- 71. Multiple Choice
The total potential and kinetic energy of all the microscopic particles in an object make up its
chemical energy.
electric energy.
nuclear energy.
thermal energy.
- 72. Multiple ChoiceWhen you touch something that feels cold,heat from your hand moves into the cold substance.coldness moves from the cold substance into your hand.it melts.it freezes.
- 73. Multiple ChoiceThis is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object.temperaturethermal expansionelectricitysound
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