Insulators

Which would probably keep an ice cream cone from melting?

• An ice cream cone
• A styrofoam cup
• A plastic cup

Gloves help keep your hands warm in winter because:

• They are conductors of heat.
• They are fuzzy.
• They are conductors of electrical energy.
• They are insulators.

True or False: An insulator is a type of material that allows heat to escape from an object quickly.

• True
• False

What is the BEST example of an insulator?

• A plastic toy
• A wooden table
• A styrofoam cup
• A metal roof

What is the BEST example of an insulator?

• A wooden block
• A ceramic mug
• A glass cup
• A metal bowl

Why should oven gloves be made from materials which are good thermal insulators?

• Oven gloves made from good thermal insulators will be more comfortable
• Oven gloves made from good thermal insulators will keep the food hot
• Oven gloves made from good thermal insulators will protect hands from being burned
• Good thermal insulators will keep the oven hot

David made hot tea. He wants to put the tea in a cup that will not burn his hands. David should NOT put his tea in a cup made of - 

• wood
• aluminum
• styrofoam
• ceramic

London is collecting various equipment to be used for a science fair project. Which item should he choose to demonstrate the insulation of thermal energy and why? 

• Aluminum pie pan, because heat travels through it quickly
• Plastic knife, because it can melt easily
• Wooden log, because it can be used to start a fire
• Wool sweater, because it keeps people warm