Heat

Front

Heat from the sun travels to Earth by _____

Back

radiation

Front

The heat from a hot burner to a pot is transferred by ______

Back

conduction

Front

What is NOT an example of an insulator in the kitchen?

Back

Pots and pans

Front

On a hot summer day, which shirt would you put on to make sure you stay cool while you are outside playing?

Back

A white shirt because it reflects the sun's energy.

Front

A worker for an electrical company is preparing to fix a power line. Why would he put on rubber gloves before working with any power lines?

Back

Rubber is a poor conductor of heat and electricity.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is convection?

Back

Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

Front

What is radiation?

Back

Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

An insulator is a material that does not conduct heat well, preventing heat transfer.

Front

Give an example of a good thermal insulator.

Back

Materials like rubber, wood, and plastic are good thermal insulators.