Generation Genius Thermal Energy

The transfer of thermal energy from one object to another is called _________.

• heat
• temperature
• radiation
• potential

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

________ describes the motion energy of particles.

• Heat
• Temperature
• Thermal energy
• Potential energy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

_________ is the transfer of thermal energy that causes a metal spoon in hot liquid to get hot.

• Conduction
• Convection
• Radiation
• Heat

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

________ is the type of thermal energy transfer that causes a camp fire to warm us.

• Conduction
• Convection
• Radiation
• Smores

To compare thermal energy transfer, properties of different materials _______ needs to be the same.

• temperature
• mass
• density
• color

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Conduction, convection, and radiation can happen at the same time.

• TRUE
• FALSE

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

_________ is a substance with a high heat capacity.

• Iron
• Aluminum
• Paper
• Water

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A substance with a high heat capacity is a better ________ of thermal energy.

• conductor
• insulator
• producer
• inducer

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Where is water the least dense in a pot of boiling water?

• Closest to heat source
• Farthest from heat source
• Density doesn't change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A light can be used to keep food warm because it transfers thermal energy by __________.

• conduction
• convection
• radiation
• brightness