Heat Vocab

An object that is difficult for heat to pass through.

• Conductor
• Insulator
• Radiation
• Convection

The energy that comes from heat.

• Thermal Energy
• Kinetic Energy
• Potential Energy
• Magnetic Energy

Heat moving from a warmer object to a colder object

• Insulator
• Heat Transfer
• Conductor
• Friction

The transfer of heat through space by electromagnetic waves.

• Conduction
• Convection
• Radiation
• Conservation

The direct transfer of heat between objects that touch.

• Conduction
• Convection
• Radiation
• Conservation

An object that allows heat to pass through easily.

• Conductor
• Insulator
• Radiation
• Convection

The transfer of heat through the currents in a liquid or gas.

• Conduction
• Convection
• Radiation
• Conservation

Which of the following is an INSULATOR?

• Rubber
• Metal
• Copper
• Silver

Which of the following is a CONDUCTOR?

• Rubber
• Wood
• Copper
• Glass

When warm air rises and cool air sinks, this is an example of ...

• Conduction
• Convection
• Radiation
• Climate