Heat Transfer Quiz Review

The energy transferred between objects that are at different temperatures. 

• heat
• temperature
• radiation
• conduction

The temperature at which all molecular motion stops. 

• heat
• absolute zero
• thermal expansion
• Fahrenheit 

An increase in the volume of a substance because of an increase in temperature. 

• heat
• temperature
• thermal expansion
• conduction

A material through which energy can be easily transferred as heat. 

• radiator
• insulator 
• thermometer 
• conductor

A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object. 

• absolute zero
• heat
• temperature
• thermometer 

The temperature of a substance increases as what happens?

• substance expands

• substance increases in volume

• substance increases in mass

• average kinetic energy of its particles increase

Why do bridges have metal joints to help maintain the structure during temperature changes?

• thermal expansion
• specific heat
• thermal insulation
• thermal conductivity

Why does a glass window pane feel cooler than the wood around it? 

• Wood is a better thermal conductor
• Glass is a better thermal conductor
• Wood is a better thermal insulator
• Glass is a better thermal insulator 

Heat transfer through direct contact or touch. 

• Convection
• Radiation
• Conduction
• Combustion

Heat transfer through gas or liquids. 

• Convection
• Conduction
• Radiation
• Insulation