PS.5.1.3 (5.P.3.2) #2 Schoolnet (Conductors/Insulators)

Which best describes a material that could be used as a pan for baking

cakes?

• good conductor of cold

• poor conductor of cold

• good conductor of heat

• poor conductor of heat

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Which best explains why a refrigerator is usually not made completely

out of metal?

• Metal will not transfer heat, which allows the refrigerator to remain cool.

• Metal easily transfers heat, which would warm the inside of the

  refrigerator.

• Metal would heat up quickly on the outside, making the door too hot

  to touch.

• Metal cools quickly, causing the refrigerator to be too cold and freeze

  the food inside.

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Which best explains why most pot handles are made of plastic?

• Plastic conducts heat and stays cool.

• Plastic does not conduct heat and stays cool.

• Plastic does not radiate heat and warms up.

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Which best explains why many car motor parts are made from metal

instead of plastic?

• Metal can withstand heat better than most plastics.

• Plastic is more expensive than metal.

• Plastic is less flexible than metal.

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Miguel is packing popsicles for a picnic. In which type of container would

it be best for Miguel to store his popsicles?

• aluminum

• copper

• paper

• plastic

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Which best describes a material that would be used to insulate a house?

• excellent conductor of heat

• excellent conductor of cold

• poor conductor of heat

• poor conductor of cold

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Sara wants to keep drinks cold during an afternoon sports game. Which

container would most likely keep her drinks cold for several hours?

• metal, because it will conduct heat

• plastic, because it will conduct heat

• metal, because it will insulate from heat

• plastic, because it will insulate from heat

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After molding a new piece of pottery from clay, a potter will bake the clay

pottery in a kiln at a very high temperature. Which is the most likely

reason for baking the pottery?

• Baking the clay makes it stronger.

• Baking the clay makes it more fragile.

• Baking the clay makes it easier to clean.

• Baking the clay makes it easier to mold.

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Which material would be best to use when creating a cup that keeps

liquid hot?

• aluminum

• ceramic

• metal

• steel

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Mr. Olivares drinks coffee on his way to work. Today, he poured it into a

metal travel mug instead of a paper cup. What will he most likely notice

about the temperature of his coffee when he gets to work?

• His coffee will be colder, because the mug is taller.

• His coffee will still be hot, because the mug is taller.

• His coffee will be colder, because the mug is metallic.

• His coffee will still be hot, because the mug is metallic.

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