Thermal Energy Transfer 4

What is the height of Mount Everest?

• 9,848 meters

• 8,848 meters

• 9,000 meters

• 8,500 meters

What is the average temperature near the summit of Mount Everest in May?

• 5 degrees Celsius

• -5 degrees Celsius

• 0 degrees Celsius

• -10 degrees Celsius

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the core body temperature of a human in degrees Celsius?

• 37 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 35 degrees

• 40 degrees

What does thermal insulation prevent?

• Production of thermal energy

• Transfer of thermal energy between objects

• Absorption of thermal energy by objects

• Generation of heat in objects

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What happens to thermal energy between objects with different temperatures?

• It transfers from warmer to cooler objects

• It increases in the warmer object

• It disappears

• It remains constant

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Which material is NOT mentioned as a thermal insulating material?

• Down feathers

• Polyester

• Wool

• Cotton

What natural thermal insulator do marine mammals have?

• Feathers

• Scales

• Blubber

• Fur

What is the purpose of thermal insulation in a beach cooler?

• To keep the contents cool

• To make the cooler lighter

• To heat the contents

• To absorb moisture

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Why do architects use thermal insulation in buildings?

• To maintain the temperature inside

• To increase the brightness inside

• To make the buildings look bigger

• To reduce the cost of construction

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Which of the following is an example of thermal insulation in vehicles?

• Under the vehicle tires

• Inside the fuel tank

• Between the engine compartment and the seats

• On the vehicle's exterior paint

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