3.4 What is Thermal Energy Bellringer (4th Grade)

Front

What tool is used to measure temperature?

Back

A thermometer

Front

What is conduction?

Back

Direct touch

Front

The Greek prefix thermo- means _____

Back

Heat

Front

When particles are heated they begin to ____

Back

Move faster

Front

The energy of moving particles is called _____

Back

Heat or thermal energy

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

The energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

Front

What happens to particles in a solid when they are heated?

Back

They vibrate faster.

Front

What is convection?

Back

The transfer of heat through fluids (liquids and gases) due to the movement of the fluid.

Front

What is radiation?

Back

The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is the difference between heat and temperature?

Back

Heat is the energy transferred due to temperature difference; temperature measures how hot or cold something is.