Matter Vocabulary 3

What is an insulator?

• A material that expands when heated

• A material that does not allow heat or electricity to pass through easily

• A material that allows heat to pass through easily

• A material that contracts when cooled

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Which of the following is a good conductor?

• Wood

• Copper

• Plastic

• Rubber

What happens to metal when it is heated?

• It expands

• It becomes an insulator

• It contracts

• It becomes a conductor

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What is the process of making something colder by removing heat energy called?

• Heating

• Cooling

• Conducting

• Insulating

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Which material is a good insulator?

• Aluminum

• Copper

• Plastic

• Iron

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What is the term for when something gets smaller because it cools down?

• Contract

• Conduct

• Expand

• Insulate

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What is the practical application of using insulators?

• To expand materials

• To keep a house warm

• To contract materials

• To conduct electricity

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What is the definition of a conductor?

• A material that does not allow electricity to pass through easily

• A material that allows heat or electricity to pass through easily

• A material that contracts when cooled

• A material that expands when heated

Which of the following is NOT a good conductor?

• Rubber

• Aluminum

• Copper

• Iron

What is the process of making something warmer by adding heat energy called?

• Cooling

• Heating

• Conducting

• Insulating

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