Ch. 15 and 16 Assessment/Quizizz

The kinetic energy of particles in a substance is called thermal energy.

• true

• false

The transfer of thermal energy from a cooler area to a warmer area is called heat.

• true

• false

When heat transfers through a fluid like water it is called...

• convection

• conduction

• radiation

When heat is transferred through a solid, it is called...

• convection

• conduction

• radiation

The transfer of thermal energy as waves is called...

• convection

• conduction

• radiation

Insulation is a material that does not allow the transfer of thermal energy very well.

• true

• false

Which object has greater thermal energy?

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What makes Yellowstone's mud pots bubble?

• convection

• conduction

What kind of heat transfer occurs in the baking of bread?

• convection

• conduction

• radiation

A blacksmith uses conduction to heat iron to its melting point.

• true

• false