Thermal Energy

This is an example of a(n)

• conductor of heat
• insulator of heat

Which material is the best conductor of heat?

• glass
• styrofoam
• metal
• wood

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the intended purpose of a camp fire?

• chemical and sound energy

• heat and light energy

• electrical and mechanical energy

• sound and magnetic energy

What materials would be good insulators for a handle on a pan or pot that would be used on the stove?

• wood or plastic
• metal or rubber
• wood or rubber
• copper or steel

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Heat moves easily through materials called ____

• Conductors
• Insulators

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

We measure ______ with Celsius or Fahrenheit degrees.

• Temperature
• Thermometer
• Barometer

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Odessa rubs her hands together quickly; she notices they get warm. What type of energy is this?

• electrical energy

• light energy

• sound energy

• heat energy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

TRUE or FALSE?  Frying pans made for cooking are made of metal because metals are good CONDUCTORS of heat energy.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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What is the intended purpose of a heat lamp at a fast food restaurant?

• To help staff see where the food is

• To let customers choose their food

• To use electricity

• To keep food warm

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Which type of heat transfer is shown?

• convection

• conduction

• radiation

• stir frying

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4