Thermal Energy Answers

A material that reduces the flow of heat is a(n)

• conductor

• insulator

• metal

• radiator

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What is the term that refers to a material being a poor conductor of heat?

• Insulator

• conductor

• Convector

• Radiator

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A group of friends gather around a fire to stay warm. This is an example of ________.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Which of the following is a characteristic of thermal energy?

• It is always conserved

• It can be completely converted into work

• It increases with the motion of particles within an object

• It is the same as temperature

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A fire is an example of what kind of ENERGY?

• Nuclear

• Sound

• Thermal

• Chamical

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What type of energy is primarily involved in heating and cooling processes?

• Mechanical Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Nuclear Energy

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Identify the type of energy represented by the illustration.

• Nuclear Energy

• Elastic Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Electrical Energy

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The handle of a metal spoon warms up when it is placed in a hot bowl of soup because of ________.

• convection

• conduction

• radiation

What type of thermal energy transfer is number 1 pointing to?

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Insulation

What type of thermal energy transfer is number 3 pointing to?

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Insulation

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