Heat Transfer Practice Test

Front

Example of heat transfer by convection

Back

heating the atmosphere

Front

What transfer of heat caused a boy's hand to get burned when he touched a stove?

Back

conduction

Front

Which is an example of radiation?

Back

getting hot from lying in the sun

Front

In which type of container would it be best for Miguel to store his popsicles? Options: aluminum, copper, paper, foam

Back

foam

Front

Why is the handle of a frying pan coated with rubber?

Back

Rubber is a poor conductor of heat.

Front

Which best describes how heat is transferred?

Back

Heat flows from a warmer substance to a cooler substance.

Front

Jackson needs a pot that will cook his food quickly. Which is the best material for his cooking pot?

Back

copper

Front

Which of the following is an example of convection?

Back

hot air rising and cooler air falling

Front

Why did Jack's wooden baseball bat crack in the sun?

Back

The sun’s heat causes the wooden bat to expand.

Front

Material suitable for baking cakes

Back

good conductor of heat