Heat Energy Vocabulary Practice

Definition: A form of energy created by the movement of molecules (atoms) in an object.

• Conduction

• Convection

• Thermal Energy

• Radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Definition: A measurement of how fast the molecules in an object are moving. Measurement of thermal energy

• Thermal Energy

• Temperature

• Conductor

• Insulator

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Definition: A tool used to measure temperature

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Definition: materials that transmit (move) or absorb heat (thermal energy) easily; Heat can travel through these materials quickly and easily

• Conduction

• Conductors

• Insulators

• Convection

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Definition: materials that prevents the flow of heat (thermal energy); Heat travels through these materials slowly and poorly

• Conduction

• Conductors

• Insulators

• Convection

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Definition: To get bigger and take up more space; most objects will grow in size when heated (EXCEPT WATER)

• Contraction

• Conductors

• Insulators

• Expansion

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Definition: To get smaller and take up less space; most objects will shrink when cooled (EXCEPT WATER)

• Contraction

• Conductors

• Insulators

• Expansion

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Heat is a form of...

• Oxygen

• Gas

• Solid

• Energy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is another name for an insulator?

• A great conductor

• A poor conductor

• Conduction

• Convection