5th Grade Energy Conservation and Transfer Palmer

Front

Which statement explains why light from the Sun can warm up water in a glass? Light travels very fast. Light travels in straight lines. Water reflects light energy. Water absorbs light energy.

Back

Water absorbs light energy.

Front

in general, metals are _____________________________.

Back

good conductors of heat

Front

When you hold an ice cube, your hand feels cold because

Back

Heat flows from your hand to the ice cube.

Front

The main method of heat transfer occurring within water is called __________.

Back

convection

Front

Which of the following materials is the best insulator? Copper, Nickel, Gold, Wood

Back

Wood

Front

What is the primary source of energy on Earth?

Back

The Sun

Front

A car skids along the road and smoke appears to be coming from under the tires. The heat that produces the smoke is caused by

Back

friction

Front

What form of energy causes an ice cube to melt?

Back

heat

Front

What is the meaning of convection?

Back

hot rises cold sinks

Front

What is the meaning of conduction?

Back

when heat transfers from objects that are touching