Thermal Energy 7th Grade Science

Front

The total kinetic energy of the molecules of a substance

Back

thermal energy

Front

The average kinetic energy of a substance

Back

temperature

Front

Does the tip of a lit match or a freezer full of ice cream bars have more thermal energy?

Back

freezer of ice cream

Front

Heat always transfers from...

Back

hot to cold

Front

What type of materials allow for quick heat transfer?

Back

Conductors

Front

What type of material slows the transfer of heat?

Back

Insulators

Front

Why does an ice cube feel cold?

Back

You are losing energy to the ice cube in your hand.

Front

If 3 spoons are placed into a bowl of hot water, which one can we expect to heat the fastest? Options: Metal - a good conductor, Plastic - a medium conductor, Wood - a poor conductor

Back

Metal - a good conductor

Front

The granite counter feels cold when I touch it due to...

Back

Conduction

Front

The fire makes my face warm from afar due to...
Options: Conduction, Convection, Radiation

Back

Radiation