Thermal Energy and Heat

Heat passes from a cooler object to a hotter object.

• True

• False

The heat we feel from the sun.

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Temperature

When heat transfers through direct contact it is called

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Define convection.

• When heat transfers through direct contact

• When we feel the heat even though we are not in contact

• Heat transfer through liquids and gases by currents.

• Heat transfer by an electromagnetic wave of extremely high frequency

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The type of heat transfer to your hand when you touch a hot stove.

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Solar heat comes into our atmosphere as radiation waves.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The boiling water in a pot is an example of_________ because the warmer and cooler liquids move differently in the pot.

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Convection is the way heat passes through ___________ and __________.(which 2 states of matter)

• Solids

• Liquids

• Gasses

• Plasma

This type of energy transfer is the reason why it's hotter upstairs than in the basement.

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

As thermal energy increases, molecules start to move faster and farther apart

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4