Thermal Energy Review

Thermal Energy Review

Assessment

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Science

6th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS1-4, MS-PS3-3, MS-ESS2-5

+4

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is conduction?

Back

Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials. Heat moves from the warmer object to the cooler one.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is convection?

Back

Convection is the transfer of thermal energy through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases). Warmer fluid rises while cooler fluid sinks, creating a circulation pattern.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is thermal equilibrium?

Back

Thermal equilibrium is the state reached when two objects in contact with each other reach the same temperature and no heat flows between them.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the direction of thermal energy flow?

Back

Thermal energy flows from areas of higher temperature to areas of lower temperature until thermal equilibrium is reached.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

An insulator is a material that does not conduct heat well, slowing down the transfer of thermal energy.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A conductor is a material that allows heat to flow through it easily, facilitating the transfer of thermal energy.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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