Heat flow and temperature

Heat is...

• the movement of thermal energy from an area of higher temperature to an area of lower

• the movement of thermal energy from an area of lower temperature to an area of higher

• the movement of thermal energy from an area of higher temperature to an area of higher

• the movement of thermal energy from an area of lower temperature to an area of lower

Which of the following is used for measuring temperature?

• thermometer

• barometer

• anemometer

• scapulometer

• phalangometer

An object that energy moves through quickly is called a

• insulator

• conductor

• obstructor

• contractor

• doctor

A sunburn is caused by

• convection

• conduction

• radiation

• ice cream

Hot water rising as cooler water sinks is an example of

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• sublimation

• elimination

An air conditioner cools a room. The cool air sinks and the warmer air rises. This is an example of

• radiation

• conduction

• convection

• constipation

• reiteration

You hold an ice cube in your hand and it melts. This is an example of

• convection

• conduction

• radiation

• translocation

Heat is a form of _______.

• fuel

• matter

• electricity

• energy

How is temperature related to heat?

• Temperature is a measure of the heat of an object.

• Heat causes a change in the temperature of an object.

• Raising the temperature causes the heat of an object to increase.

• Temperature and heat are two different ways to measure the same thing.

George holds an ice cube in his hand. As he squeezes the ice, it begins to melt. Which of the following best explains why this happens?

• George absorbs heat from the ice.

• Heat moves from George's hand into the cube and warms it.

• Cold moves from the ice onto George’s hand as it melts.

• George releases cold to the ice.