Taking Earth's Temperature Practice Test

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How does heat from thermal energy move?

Back

Heat moves from hot to cold.

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

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What is thermal energy?

Back

Thermal energy is the total energy related to the motion of the particles in an object or material.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What happens to the thermal energy of a given object as its temperature decreases?

Back

The thermal energy decreases as its temperature decreases.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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Which is denser: cold air or warm air?

Back

Cold air is denser than warm air.

Front

Which has fast-moving particles and thus more energy?

Back

A boiling pot of water has fast-moving particles and more energy.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and particle motion?

Back

As temperature increases, the motion of particles increases.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is conduction?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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What is convection?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is radiation?

Back

Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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Front

What happens to air when it is heated?

Back

Heated air becomes less dense and rises.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6