7th Grade - Thermal Energy

Front

the movement of heat or energy through matter

Back

conduction

Front

Heat that is moved through waves or particles of energy

Back

radiation

Front

the transfer of thermal energy through a gas

Back

convection

Front

the rule stating that energy cannot be created or destroyed

Back

law of conservation of energy

Front

energy that is generated by a source and measured by heat

Back

thermal energy

Front

a source of thermal energy

Back

Kinetic energy

Front

Which student is correct regarding the model showing radiation or conduction? Tim says it shows radiation, while Tom says it shows conduction because the warm air touches the water.

Back

Neither

Front

How is thermal energy transferred when hot air is rising in the atmosphere and cold sinking? Options: Conduction, Convection, Radiation

Back

Convection

Front

Which statement best describes the model above?

Back

When water heats up, it rises to the top of the container.

Front

How is thermal energy transferred when you feel the heat of a campfire?

Back

Radiation