Quiz about Heat, Thermal Energy, and Temperature

Question 1

A measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual particles in an object is called:

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temperature

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thermal energy

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conduction

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convection

Question 2

When you touch something that feels cold,

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heat from your hand moves into the cold substance.

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coldness moves from the cold substance into your hand.

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it melts.

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it freezes.

Question 3

Energy that moves particles of matter is

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thermal energy

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temperature

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heat

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friction

Question 4

Energy is measured in units called.....

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joules

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pounds

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meters

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horsepower

Question 5

The more particles an object has at a given temperature,

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the more thermal energy it has

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the higher the temperature

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the more degrees it has

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the more Kelvins it has

Question 6

The Law of Conservation of Energy states:

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only transformed

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Energy can created or destroyed but not transformed

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Energy can't be created, destroyed or transformed

Question 7

Why does a diver wear a wet suit?

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To keep in thermal energy.

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To keep from getting cuts.

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To keep from sinking.

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To keep out cold.

Question 8

The temperature of a substance increases as___.

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the average kinetic energy of its particles increases

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the substance expands

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the substance's volume increases

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the substance's mass increases

Question 9

If two objects have different temperatures, heat will flow from the warmer object to the cooler one UNTIL ____________

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they both have an equal temperature

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one reaches a temperature of zero

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one runs out of energy

Question 10

When a popsicle melts, the particles in the popsicle _____.

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gain thermal energy and speed up

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there are no particles in popsicles

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lose thermal energy and slow down

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stay the same

Question 11

Observe the diagram. Which statement is true about the kinetic energy of the molecules in the containers?

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The molecules are moving faster in Diagram A

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The molecules are moving slower in Diagram A

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The molecules are moving at the same rate in both diagrams

Question 12

Hot objects begin to cool as-

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thermal energy in the object is transferred to the surrounding air.

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cooler air is transferred to the hot object.

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atoms in the object react with the oxygen in the air.

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thermal energy in the object cancels out energy in the air

Question 13

Which sentence explains why a cold metal spoon placed in a pot of boiling water becomes hot?

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Thermal energy is transferred from the water to the spoon.

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Thermal energy is transferred from the spoon to the water.

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Thermal energy in the water is transformed into kinetic energy in the spoon.

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Thermal energy in the spoon is transformed into kinetic energy in the water.

Question 14

Which particles are moving fastest?

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Particles in steam.

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Particles in ice.

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Particles in boiling water.

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Particles in water from the sink.

Question 15

__________________ is a type of heat transfer that occurs only in fluids, such as water and air.

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Convection

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Radiation

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Conduction

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Heat

Question 16

__________________ is the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves.

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Radiation

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Convection

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Conduction

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Heat

Question 17

________________ transfers heat from one particle of matter to another within an object or between two objects.

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

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Heat

Question 18

_______________ current creates a circular motion, and also causes wind and weather changes.

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Convection

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Radiation

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Conduction

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Heat

Question 19

A material that conducts heat well is called a __________________.

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conductor

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convection

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radiation

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insulator

Question 20

______________ are materials that do not conduct heat well.

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Insulators

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Convections

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Conductors

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Properties

Question 21

Thermal energy and temperature are the same.

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False

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True

Question 22

During the summer, Chang takes a glass of milk from the refrigerator and places it on the kitchen counter. Over time, energy as heat is transferred to the milk from the air. Which change would most likely occur?

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The temperature of the milk will increase.

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The temperature of the milk will decrease.

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The milk will change from a liquid to a gas.

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The milk will change from a liquid to a solid.

Question 23

The picture below shows a closed system before and after undergoing a change.

What was changed in the system?

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Heat was added to the system.

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Particles were added to the system.

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Water was added to the system.

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Air was added to the system.

Question 24

Jeriah places two metal cubes in contact with each other. Energy transfers as heat flows from Cube A to Cube B. What conclusion can you draw regarding Cube A?

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It is warmer than Cube B.

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It is larger than Cube B.

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It is cooler than Cube B.

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It is smaller than Cube B.

Question 25

Joe places two solid objects in contact with each other. Which property determines the direction of the flow of heat between the two objects?

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temperature of objects

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material of the objects

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volume of objects

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density of objects

Question 26

Nash puts his cold Coke Slurpee on to the metal roof of his mom's car. Describe the heat transfer that takes place.

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Heat is transferred from the car's roof into the Slurpee and increases the temperature of the Slurpee.

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Heat is transferred from the Slurpee into the roof and increases the temperature of the roof.

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The Slurpee stays the same temperature until it is completely gone.

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The roof doesn't change temperature due to the fact that it sits in the sun all day.

Question 27

On a cold day, Jamarria puts a hot bowl of soup down on a concrete table. Describe the energy transformation that will occur.

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Heat from the hot bowl of soup is transferred to the concrete table.

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Heat from the air is transferred to Jamarria's hand.

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Heat from the hot bowl of soup is transferred to the car door.

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Heat from the concrete table is transferred to the hot bowl of soup.

Question 28

What type of heat transfer is happening at "A"

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conduction

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convection

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radiation

Question 29

What type of heat transfer is happening at "B"?

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convection

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conduction

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radiation

Question 30

What type of heat transfer is happening at "C"?

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radiation

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conduction

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convection

Question 31

Kamea leaves chocolate pudding out on the counter which is at "room temperature". What will happen if the pudding is not put back into the refrigerator after several hours?

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The pudding and the counter will become the same temperature.

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The pudding will increase in temperature, but the counter temperature will remain the same.

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The pudding and the counter will become lower temperatures.

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The pudding and the counter will become higher temperatures.

Question 32

There is a bowl of ice cream and Vivian puts whip cream from the refrigerator on it, how will the heat transfer?

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It will travel from the warmer whip cream to the frozen ice cream.

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Both items will remain the same temperature until they are both eaten.

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It will travel from the warmer ice cream to the frozen whip cream.

Question 33

Warm air rises and the cool air sinks demonstrates this type of heat transfer.

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convection

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conduction

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radiation

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Insolation

Question 34

A group of friends gather around a fire to stay warm.

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radiation

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conduction

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convection

Question 35

Transfer of thermal energy through "space"

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radiation

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conduction

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convection

Question 36

Why do we wear sweaters in cold weather?

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To reduce heat loss.

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To keep cold out.

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To generate heat.

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All of the above.

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