Quiz #1: Liftoff Task Vocabulary Quiz: Unit 2 (Thermal Energy)

What is a model?

• A tool that makes something easier to understand

• A group of items that work together

• A collection of items

• A type of energy

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Which of the following is an example of a mathematical model?

• A diagram

• A drawing

• A graph

• A physical replica

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What is a system?

• A tool that makes something easier to understand

• A group of items that are gathered together

• A group of items or parts that work together and interact to perform some function/task

• A type of energy

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Why is a flashlight considered a system?

• It uses thermal energy

• It is a collection of items

• It has parts that work together to produce light

• It minimizes thermal energy

Which of the following best describes a collection?

• A group of items that work together

• A group of items that are gathered together

• A tool that makes something easier to understand

• A type of energy

How does a mathematical model help in understanding concepts?

• By providing a physical representation

• By using equations and graphs to show us a "picture" that is represented by the numbers

• By minimizing energy

• By maximizing thermal energy

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a system?

• Parts that work together

• Interaction to perform a task

• A single isolated item

• A group of interacting parts

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Consider a flashlight. Which of the following statements demonstrates how are the parts together function as a system?

• It uses batteries

• It produces light

• It converts chemical energy from batteries into light energy with the light bulb.

• It is made of plastic

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