Thermal Energy, Heat and Temperature Review

Is a metal cookie sheet a conductor or an insulator?

• Conductor

• Insulator

Heat transfer that occurs when objects of different temperatures are touching

• Radiation

• Convection

• Conduction

STOPS or slows down the transfer of thermal energy:

• Conductor

• Insulator

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The only heat transfer that can occur through empty space. It travels through electromagnetic waves.

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Water boiling is this type of thermal energy transfer:

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

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Hands wrapped around a mug of hot cocoa is an example of this type of heat transfer:

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

Heat from a fire is this type of thermal energy transfer:

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Dipping your toe in water is an example of this type of thermal energy transfer:

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Which of the following is correct for how heat (thermal energy) travels?

• From cold to hot

• From hot to cold

• Back and forth in all directions

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Which of the following is a conductor of thermal energy?

• A coat

• A rug

• A metal spoon

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