Thermal Energy Assessment

Which of the following needs electrical energy to produce thermal energy?

• Refrigerator

• Steam Iron

• Remote

• Sun

Which of the following is thermal energy from the center of the Earth?

• Geothermal Energy

• Wind Energy

• Solar Energy

• Radiation

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Which of he following best describes the transfer of thermal energy?

• The thermal energy from the ice is transferred to a glass of tea.

• The thermal energy from the tea melts the ice cubes.

• The thermal energy of the glass warms the tea.

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Which of the following is an example of radiation?

• Ice cubes in a freezer remain at 0 degrees Celsius.

• Candle wax hardens after someone turns off a candle.

• A camp fire produces heat to melt a marshmallow.

Which of the following will conduct thermal energy the BEST?

• A wooden spoon

• A plastic bowl

• A glass rod

• A metal pot

Put a check on the following objects that produce thermal energy....(more than one answer!!)

• Curling Iron

• Ice Maker

• Heater

• Stove top

Conduction is the transfer of energy between particles that are in contact.

Which of the following is an example of conduction?

• A campfire

• A lava lamp

• Ice cubes and brewed tea

Which of the following describes combustion of fuel?

• A vehicle that is turned on.

• The sun radiating heat.

• Ice pack used when someone has a fever.

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What is the transfer of energy with different temperatures called?

• refraction

• heat

• chill factor

• reflection

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__________ ____________ is the total amount of kinetic energy of the particles in a substance. (heat)

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