Understanding Heat Transfer and Matter

Which of the following is NOT a type of heat transfer?

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Insulation

In which state of matter do particles vibrate in fixed positions?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What happens to the particles of a substance when it is heated?

• They move slower

• They move faster

• They stop moving

• They become larger

Which process describes the transition from Point D (liquid) to Point E (gas)?

• Freezing

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

Which of the following is an example of conduction in everyday life?

• Boiling water in a pot

• Feeling the warmth of the sun

• Heating a room with a radiator

• Ice melting in your hand

How does thermal energy travel through space?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation

What is the main cause of convection currents in the atmosphere?

• Differences in air pressure

• Differences in air temperature

• Differences in air density

• Differences in air humidity

Which state of matter has a fix volume but no definite shape?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Which of the following is an example of radiation?

• A metal spoon getting hot in a cup of tea

• Warm air rising from a heater

• Sunlight warming your skin

• Water boiling in a pot

Which of the following best describes the particle movement in a gas?

• Particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place

• Particles are close together but can move past each other

• Particles are far apart and move freely

• Particles are arranged in a regular pattern