Thermal Energy

The transfer of heat through direct contact

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

The measure of how hot or cold something is

• temperature

• conduction

• convection

The movement of energy from one object to another

• heat

• temperature

• conduction

The transfer of heat through liquid and air

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

The transfer of heat through invisible waves

• conduction

• heat

• radiation

Steam rising from hot chocolate is an example of

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Boiling water in a pot is an example of

• convection

• conduction

• radiation

Rubbing your hands together cause your hands to get warm because of

• friction

• heat

• temperature

An object that transfers heat easily is called a

• conductor

• insulator

• thermometer

An object that DOES NOT transfer heat easily is called a

• insulator

• conductor

• thermometer