Heat Energy

Front

When you grab a cold bowl of ice cream, the heat transfers from the bowl to your hands.

Back

False

Front

A pot is placed on a stove burner. What type of transfer is taking place? Options: Convection, Conduction, Radiation

Back

Conduction

Front

Which type of heat travels in bundles from the sun?

Back

Radiation

Front

Which of the following is an example of an insulator?

Metal Spoon

,

Key

,

Paper Clip

,

Pot Holder

Back

Pot Holder

Front

Which of the following does NOT produce heat?

• Rubbing an eraser on a piece of paper.
• Running a car engine.
• Lightning
• Putting a piece of paper onto a tray.

Back

Putting a piece of paper onto a tray.

Front

Kendall and Maria notice the basement is cooler than other rooms. Kendall claims it's due to conduction, Maria claims it's due to convection. Whose claim is correct?

Back

Maria's (convection)

Front

What evidence supports the claim about why the basement is cooler than other rooms in the house?

Back

Convection is correct because convection occurs when warm air rises and cool air sinks.

Front

How are our weather and wind patterns best described?

Back

Convection Currents