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- 1. Multiple Choice
The diagram represents a beaker of water being heated by a flame. The arrows represent heat transfer occurring in the beaker. (NYS 8th grade Science Test 2019)
Which process is represented by the arrows in the diagram?
condensation
conduction
convection
radiation
- 2. Multiple Choice
The movement of the liquid in a thermometer shows changes in temperature. An increase in temperature indicates the molecules in the liquid. (NYS 8th grade Science Test 2019)
moved slower and closer together
moved faster and spread farther apart
contracted in size when heated
expanded in size when heated
- 3. Multiple Choice
Warm air rising in the atmosphere is an example of heat being transferred by ... (NYS 8th grade Science Test 2017)
absorption
conduction
convection
radiation
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which Earth layer contains convection currents that are believed to be responsible for the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates? (NYS 8th grade Science Test 2016)
crust
mantle
outer core
inner core
- 5. Multiple Choice
As water is heated, the motion of the water molecules will generally... (NYS 8th grade Science Test 2016)
decrease
increase
remain the same
- 6. Multiple Choice
Heat transfer by conduction occurs when molecules ... (NYS 8th grade Science Test 2015)
flow as currents through liquids
form waves that travel through space
become less dense and rise
collide with other molecules
- 7. Multiple Choice
Identify the heat-transfer process represented by the arrows in the diagram. (NYS 8th grade Science Test 2014)
absorption
conduction
convection
radiation
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which process transfers heat when particles collide in a solid? (NYS 8th Science Test 2014)
convection
conduction
radiation
evaporation
- 9. Multiple Choice
The top and bottom of each container below are labeled. Which model best represents the arrangement of gas molecules inside a sealed container as viewed from the side? (NYS 8th Science Test 2013)
1
2
3
4
- 10. Multiple Choice
The Earth's main source of radiation is ...
the moon
the sun
the oceans
the atmosphere
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