Chapter 5 Thermal Energy Part 1

Automobile engines and steam engines are examples of

• solar collectors.
• external combustion engines.
• heat engines.
• internal combustion engines.

Wind and ocean currents are formed by

• condensation.
• convection.
• conduction.
• radiation.

A material that reduces the transfer of thermal energy is a(n)

• radiator.
• conductor.
• solar collector.
• insulator.

All of the following are good thermal conductors EXCEPT

• air.
• copper.
• aluminum.
• silver.

What is the most resistant to thermal energy transfers?

• foam insulation.
• aluminum foil.
• water.
• copper wire.

The process by which engine fuels burn is

• conduction.
• convection.
• combustion.
• radiation.

Through which of the following will convection most likely occur?

• liquids and gases.
• solids and gases.
• solids.
• solids and liquids.

Automobile engines are

• heating systems.
• external combustion engines.
• heat pumps.
• internal combustion engines.

The transfer of energy that does not require matter is

• radiation.
• conduction.
• convection.
• combustion.

Solar collectors are parts of

• external combustion engines.
• active solar heating systems.
• internal combustion engines.
• passive solar heating systems.