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Science
6th
grade
T7L3: Expansion, contraction, insulators and conductors
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- 1. Multiple Choice
If the atoms of an object are moving or vibrating fast, the temperature would be...
Hot
Cold
Unknown
- 2. Multiple Choice
If the atoms of an object are moving or vibrating slow, the object would feel...
Cold
Hot
Unknown
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Thermal ContractionA PotatoA decrease in a materials volume when its temperature decreasesThe movement of fluids in a cycle because of convectionA material through which thermal energy does not flow easily.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Thermal expansion?The transfer of thermal energy between materials by the collisions of particlesIs a decrease in a materials volume when temperature decreasesAn increase in a materials volume when temperature increasesChicken fried rice
- 5. Multiple ChoiceObjects gain heat and _________.expandcontract
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe liquid in the thermometer rises when it is placed in the hot water because ___________.it gains heat from the hot water and expands.loses heat from the hot water and contracts.the surrounding air is too warm.the liquid is boiling.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Temperature is related to the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object due to their random motions through space.
True
False
- 8. Multiple Choice
An increase in the volume of a material due to a temperature increase in the material.
Thermal contraction
Thermal expansion
Thermal heat
- 9. Multiple Choice
Thermal expansion occurs when particles of matter move farther apart as temperature increase.
True
False
- 10. Multiple Choice
The instrument used for measuring temperature
barometer
thermometer
calorimeter
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is happening to the fluid inside the thermometer in this image?
thermal expansion
thermal contraction
vaporization
boiling
- 12. Multiple Choice
When temperature increases, distance between molecules ______________.
decreases
increases
stays the same
- 13. Multiple Choice
When temperature decreases, distance between molecules ____________.
increases
decreases
stays the same
- 14. Multiple Choice
These are examples of
Insulators
Conductors
- 15. Multiple Choice
These are examples of
Conductors
Insulators
- 16. Multiple Choice
___________________ are materials that ALLOW heat and electricity to move easily through them.
Conductors
Insulators
- 17. Multiple Choice
______________ are materials that RESIST the flow of heat or thermal energy.
Conductors
Insulators
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