5th grade science heat transfer review

Front

How could Kayla compare a wooden rod, a steel rod, and a glass rod to find out which transfers thermal energy BEST?

Back

Place the rods on a table in a warm room and find out which feels warmest after a period of time.

Front

How does the sun warm a person’s face? Options: through evaporation, through radiation, through conduction, through convection

Back

through radiation

Front

Which best describes heat transfer due to convection?

Back

It occurs with movement of a fluid.

Front

What causes surface water in a lake to heat up during the hot summer?

Back

radiation

Front

Which best describes an example of heat transfer through radiation?

Back

getting warm in front of a portable heater

Front

Which container will be less likely to feel cold on the outside when filled with ice? Options: a foam cup, a glass cup, a metal cup, a paper cup

Back

a foam cup

Front

Why was the steel slide hot on a summer day?

Back

Heat was transferred to the slide by radiation.

Front

Which best explains how a fluid is heated? Options: conduction, convection, radiation, evaporation

Back

convection

Front

When a warm plate is placed onto a cool counter, what happens?

Back

The plate loses heat and the countertop gains heat.

Front

A scientist trying to identify an unknown liquid may heat the liquid. What is the BEST reason for the scientist to heat the liquid?

Back

To identify the boiling point.