Thermal Energy Quiz

potential energy is the energy an object has due to its....

• position

• weight

• speed

• temperature

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What unit do we use to measure energy?

• inches

• volts

• joules

• degrees

Kinetic energy is the energy of...

• speed

• sound
• light
• motion

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The total kinetic energy of moving particles of matter is called ________ energy.

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What type of material would allow for the most thermal energy transfer?

• metal

• plastic

• wood

• cotton

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Which has the least amount of thermal energy?

• bathtub full of hot water

• cup of soup

• all the water in the Earth's oceans

• a local pond

Only matter that feels warm has thermal energy.

• true

• false

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Thermal energy always moves from a ​ (a)   place to a ​ (b)   place.

• hotter
• cooler
• smelly
• colorful

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What tool measures temperature?

• hammer
• thermometer
• ruler
• screwdriver

The measurement of the amount of kinetic energy within an object is called...

• potential energy
• temperature

• sound energy
• kinetic energy