Matter and Heat Transfer Review

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What is the energy of movement called?

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Kinetic Energy

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Which has more thermal energy: 1 cup of coffee or a giant iceberg?

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A giant iceberg

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What type of heat transfer occurs when you feel the warmth of the sun?

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Radiation

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What is the process called when heat is transferred through direct contact?

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Conduction

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True or False: States of matter can change.

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True

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What is thermal energy?

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The total energy of all the particles in an object.

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What is the process of heat transfer through fluids (liquids and gases) called?

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Convection

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What happens to the particles in a substance when it is heated?

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They move faster and spread apart.

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What is the term for the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas

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What is an example of conduction?

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Touching a hot stove.