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- 1. Multiple Choice
Heat being transferred by the direct contact of two surfaces is called
Convection
Conduction
Radiation
- 2. Multiple Choice
Heat being transferred by electromagnetic waves is called
Convection
Conduction
Radiation
- 3. Multiple Choice
Heat transfer by the movement of a fluid is called
Convection
Conduction
Radiation
- 4. Multiple Choice
An object that resists the loss of thermal energy is called a(n)
Insulator
Conductor
Oven
Stove
- 5. Multiple Choice
How does heat travel?
Back and forth
From hot to cold
From left to right
From the sun to Earth
- 6. Multiple Choice
A metal spoon is placed in a pan of hot water. What will happen?
Heat will move from the spoon to the water.
Heat will move from the water to the spoon.
The temperature of the water will increase over time.
Nothing
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a insulator?a material that slows the transfer of heata material that transfers heat easilya material that is fluffya material that is temperature controlled
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is the BEST example of a conductor of thermal energy?
A wooden block
A wool oven mitt
A plastic mug
A metal pan
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a conductor?a material that slows the transfer of heata material that transfers heat easilya material that is fluffya material that is temperature controlled
- 10. Multiple Choice
Mittens help keep your hands warm in winter because
they are colorful
they are fuzzy
they are conductors
they are insulators
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe handle of a frying pan is often coated in rubber because rubber provides...Heat insulationHeat conductionA low melting pointA nonstick surface
- 12. Multiple ChoiceA great conductor of energy is:woodplasticmetalcloth
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich tool is used to measure thermal energy?ovenscalethermometer
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhen objects are heated they _________.ContractExpand
- 15. Multiple Choice
All of the following are conductors except _______.
metal spoon
wire
iron nail
plastic spoon
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