Science Ch. 4 Test

Solids are usually heated by convection.

• True

• False

Metals such as copper, silver, or aluminum are good conductors.

• True

• False

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A fuel is any substance that releases energy when it burns.

• True

• False

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Convection can occur in empty space.

• True

• False

Solar radiation is an important source of heat and light for the earth.

• True

• False

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The transfer, or movement, of thermal energy from one substance to another is called ___.

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Heat always flows from a ___ substance to a ___ substance.

• cooler warmer

• warmer cooler

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Substances that allow heat to move through them easily are called ___.

• conductors
• insulators

• radiation

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Substances that do not allow heat to move through them easily are called ___.

• conductors

• insulators

• thermal energy

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Wood, bricks, glass, ___, and air are examples of insulators.

• metal

• copper

• plastic

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