Quiz on Thermal Energy

Thermal energy always moves from (a)   objects to (b)   ones.

• cooler

• warmer

• stationary

• moving

• invisible

• visible

• happy

• sad

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Which of the following is a common mistake students make regarding heat and temperature?

• Thinking that temperature and heat are the same

• Believing that all particles have different kinetic energy

• Assuming that heat is not transferred

• Thinking that temperature is a measure of mass.

Match the following methods of thermal energy transfer with their descriptions:

• C

• Transfer through movement of fluids.

• B

• Transfer through electromagnetic waves

• A

• Transfer through direct contact

Cooling down a substance means the particles (a)   energy.

• lose

• transfer

• gain

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Match the following misconceptions with their correct explanations: Radiation requires a medium. Convection is the fastest method of heat transfer. Only hot objects emit thermal radiation.

• Radiation requires a medium.

• All objects emit some level of thermal radiation.

• Convection is the fastest method of heat transfer.

• Conduction is generally faster than convection.

• Only hot objects emit thermal radiation.

• Radiation can occur in a vacuum.

Match the following concepts with their correct descriptions:

• The movement of thermal energy from warmer to cooler regions

• Heat Transfer

• The ability of a material to conduct heat

• Conductivity

• The state where substances reach the same temperature.

• Thermal Equilibrium

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What unit do you use to measure Thermal Energy?

• J/Kg ºC

• Kg

• ºC

• J

During a sunny day at the beach, how does heat transfer from the sand to your feet?

• From the cooler sand to the warmer feet

• From the warmer sand to the cooler feet

• Heat does not transfer between sand and feet

• In a circular motion between the sand and feet

What is an example of heat transfer by radiation?

• Touching a hot stove

• Using a blanket to stay warm

• Feeling the warmth of the sun on your face

• Stirring hot soup

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Material that conducts thermal energy well

• thermal conductor

• Thermal insulator

• calorimeter

• convection

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3