Thermal Energy Review

A material that easily transfers heat is called

• Insulater

• Conductor

• Convection current

• Temperature

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Heat moves from a cooler location to a warmer location

• True

• False

The energy of molecules in motion is called

• Potential energy

• Heat

• Kinetic energy

• Thermal energy

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Insulators are materials that do not transfer heat well

• True

• False

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Ice has thermal energy

• True

• False

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An example of a good conductor is

• Rubber

• Aluminum

• Wool

• Wood

What type of material makes the best insulator?

• Glass

• Copper

• Styrofoam

• Metal

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As molecules are heated, they move faster and spread out

• True

• False

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Heat transfers between objects until both objects are the same temperature

• True

• False

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A pitcher of iced tea may have more thermal energy than a cup of warm tea

• True

• False

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