Solar Oven Pre-Test

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What color absorbs the most heat?

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Black absorbs the most heat.

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What tool is used to measure heat?

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Thermometer is used to measure heat.

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What are the three basic ways heat energy can be transferred?

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Conduction, Convection, and Radiation.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy from the sun.

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How does a solar oven differ from an electric oven?

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A solar oven uses the sun to heat it.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact.

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What is convection?

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

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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Why is black often used in solar cookers?

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Black surfaces absorb more sunlight and convert it to heat.

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What is the role of a thermometer in a solar oven?

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A thermometer measures the temperature inside the solar oven.