7th Grade Science Midterm Practice Part 1

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Heated air moves from a space heater to the rest of a room in a process called _________

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Convection

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Front

In which of these situations would light slow down? From a vacuum to air, From glass to air, From ice to water, From plastic to air

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From a vacuum to air

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Front

Energy flows as heat when there is a difference in temperature between two objects or mediums. The greater the difference, the faster the energy will flow. Energy will flow from an area of higher temperature to an area of lower temperature. Which of the following describes the flow of thermal energy that occurs as a student holds a piece of ice in her hand?

Back

Thermal energy flows from her hand to the ice cube

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Front

The total energy of all the particles in a substance is called _________

Back

Thermal energy

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The measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual particles in an object is called?

Back

Temperature

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Front

What is the process called when heat is transferred through direct contact between materials?

Back

Conduction

Front

What is the term for the transfer of thermal energy through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases)?

Back

Convection

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What is the term for the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves?

Back

Radiation

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What happens to the thermal energy of an object when it is heated?

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It increases.

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What is the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy?

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As temperature increases, the average kinetic energy of particles increases.

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