Quiz about Thermal Quiz Practice

Question 1

Iron has a specific heat capacity of 0.449 J/g C, while water has a specific heat capacity of 4.184 J/g C. This information lets us know:

Accepted Answer

Iron heats up faster than water

Answer

Water heats up faster than iron

Answer

Iron has more mass than water

Question 2

On a hot day the snow will turn to puddles. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Melting

Answer

Condensing

Answer

Freezing

Answer

Evaporating

Question 3

In the morning, liquid dew forms on grass as the air cools. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Condensing

Answer

Melting

Answer

Freezing

Answer

Evaporating

Question 4

A black asphalt road feels hot on bare feet on a sunny day. What method of heat transfer warms the asphalt road?

Accepted Answer

Radiation

Answer

Convection

Answer

Conduction

Question 5

A Furnace blows warm air out a vent that circulates and warms the school. This type of heat transfer is:

Accepted Answer

Convection

Answer

Conduction

Answer

Radiation

Question 6

A poker is a long thin tool used to move pieces of coal or logs burning in a fire. To be as safe as possible, the poker should be made from a material that

Accepted Answer

Has a high heat capacity

Answer

Has a low heat capacity

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