Heat and Temperature Quiz

What happens when you rub two books together?

• They get warmer because of friction.

• They get cooler because of friction.

• They get warmer because air moves between them.

• They get cooler because air moves between them.

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Which source provides most of Earth's heat energy?

• Wind

• Sun

• Rain

• Clouds

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A black car in the sun feels hotter than a white car in the shade. Which question best helps explain why?

• Which car is faster?

• Which car is warmer inside?

• Which car has more gas?

• Which car has more seats?

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Why might a metal slide be too hot to use in summer?

• The slide is long.

• The Sun heats the metal.

• Too many children use it.

• The slide is slippery.

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Which thermometer reading likely came from water in direct sunlight?

• 35°C

• 25°C

• 15°C

• 5°C

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Why would two groups get different temperature readings at the same time?

• One group measured at a different time.

• They used different thermometers.

• They used different units.

• One thermometer was in sunlight, the other in shade.

What is the most likely temperature of water left in the shade on a summer day?

• 0°C

• 25°C

• 50°C

• 100°C

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Which surface gets hottest in direct sunlight?

• White paper

• Aluminum foil

• Blacktop pavement

• Grass

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Which material keeps hot water warm the longest?

• Plastic

• Glass

• Foam

• Metal

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How does a jacket keep you warm?

• It makes heat for your body.

• It warms the air outside.

• It slows heat loss from your body.

• It stops all heat from escaping.

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