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Physics, Science
6th -
8thgrade
Test Review- Thermal Energy Transfer
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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the transfer of thermal energy between substances that are in direct contact with each other; and it can occur between solids, liquids, or gases?
conduction
convection
radiation
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is a measurement of the movement of particles of matter; and is the sum of the kinetic and potential energy of the particles in matter?
thermal energy
radiant energy
electrical energy
mechanical energy
sound energy
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is the transfer of thermal energy from hot places (areas of high thermal energy) to cold places (areas of low thermal energy); occurs in fluids; and is the rising of warm fluid and the sinking of cooler fluid?
conduction
convection
radiation
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is the transfer of thermal energy through empty space, with electromagnetic waves; and occurs in gases?
conduction
convection
radiation
- 5. Multiple Choice
True or false? Whenever matter having different temperatures come into contact, energy is transferred from the one of higher temperature to the one of lower temperature until both have the same temperature.
true
false
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following scenarios represents thermal energy transfer through radiation?
a thermometer sitting on top of a heat lamp
a person trying to unscrew a hot light bulb
a child sitting in front of a space heater
swimming in the pool, and noticing that the deeper end of the pool is colder than the shallow end
- 7. Multiple Choice
Why is it dangerous to swim in ice cold water?
the heat leaves your body
the cold water makes your blood freeze
the cold water causes your muscles to stop working
the heat from the water goes into your body
- 8. Multiple Choice
Thermal energy is a measure of...
how hot something is
how cold something is
the movement of particles of matter
the NBA Miami team
- 9. Multiple Choice
The hot and cold currents in the Pacific Ocean are examples of...
conduction
convection
radiation
- 10. Multiple Choice
A hot potato is sitting out on the counter. After 3 hours, you pick up the potato and notice that it is no longer hot. Why is the potato not hot anymore?
the cold room made the potato cold
the potato is molded, and mold makes food cold
the heat from the potato went to the air
the potato is still hot
- 11. Multiple Choice
If your body temperature is 37°C and you are sitting in a room which has a temperature of 25°C, does your body gain or lose thermal energy?
gain thermal energy
lose thermal energy
- 12. Multiple Choice
You walk outside with bare feet. Which statement best describes the thermal energy transfer taking place?
Thermal energy is transferred to your feet by conduction.
Thermal energy is transferred to your feet by convection.
Thermal energy is transferred to your feet by radiation.
- 13. Multiple Choice
You play outside on a hot, sunny day. Which statement best describes the thermal energy transfer taking place?
Thermal energy is transferred to your face by conduction.
Thermal energy is transferred to your face by convection.
Thermal energy is transferred to your face by radiation.
- 14. Multiple Choice
You stand in front of a fire burning in the fireplace. You put your hands towards it. The thermal energy is being transferred to his hand by —
conduction
convection
radiation
- 15. Multiple Choice
A residential heating system works by allowing the warm air to rise while the cooler air sinks. What type of thermal energy transfer is responsible for heating your home?
conduction
convection
radiation
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