Science Quiz # 2

On a warm sunny day, a lizard sits on a rock. Which word explains why the lizard feels heat from the sun?

• gravity

• radiation

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A source of heat gives off heat energy. Which heat source transfers heat energy in the form of radiation?

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The pictures below show some sources of heat. Which example shows heat transfer through conduction?

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Energy can flow between objects as heat. Look closely at the picture.

What is one way heat is flowing in the picture?

• from the fire to the pot

• from the person's hand to the pot

• from the person's hand to the fire

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What is the definition of CONDUCTION?

• When heat is transferred from objects like rays of light or electromagnetically.
• a  hot liquid or air that  expands, becomes less dense, and rises or becomes more dense, and sinks.
• When heat transfers from objects that are touching.
• When heat transfers through the heater or AC in your house.

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Which of the following is an example of convection?

• A hair dryer is drying up your hair.

• When the AC or heater changes the temperature.

• When a car engine turns hot after being turned on.

• When you are making soup and the water is rising and lowering.

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The handle of a metal spoon warms up when it is placed in a hot bowl of soup because of

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• insulation.

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When you use a microwave, what is the main way that heat is transferred?

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• insulation.

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energy produced by vibrations

• light energy
• electrical energy
• thermal energy
• sound energy

What kind of circuit is this?

• series
• parallel

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