Heat Transfer Quiz

What type of heat transfer occurs when holding a frozen bag of vegetables against your skin?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• None of the above

What type of heat transfer occurs when touching a cold glass of water?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• None of the above

What type of heat transfer occurs when sitting on a wooden chair in a cold room?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• None of the above

What type of heat transfer occurs when using a heated flat iron to straighten hair?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• None of the above

What type of heat transfer occurs when holding an ice cube in your hand?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• None of the above

Identify the type of heat transfer occurred in the situation: microwave oven cooking food. 

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Identify the type of heat transfer occurred in the situation: Infrared thermometers - they measure the temperature of objects by detecting the infrared radiation they emit.

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Identify the type of heat transfer occurred in the situation: convection oven - convection oven uses a fan to circulate hot air, cooking food more evenly and quickly. 

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Identify the type of heat transfer occurred in the situation: heat lamp for keeping food warm at a buffet: Infrared radiation keeps the food at a desirable temperature. 

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Identify the type of heat transfer occurred in the situation: ocean upwelling: Cold, nutrient-rich water rises to the surface in certain areas of the ocean, promoting marine life. 

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation