6th Grade - Thermal Energy

Which statement best summarizes the relationship between thermal energy and particle movement?

• As the temperature decreases, the particles evaporate

• As the temperature increases, the particles move slower

• As the temperature decreases, the particles move faster

• As the temperature increases, the particles move faster.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which type of heat transfer will cause the wax touching the metal to fall?

• convection

• conduction

• subduction

• radiation

On cold days, a space heater is used to heat a small space. Which method of heat transfer is being demonstrated in the illustration?

• Convection

• Conduction

• Subduction

• Radiation

Using the data collected in the table, which statement best summarizes how heat moves in liquids?

• Thermal energy moves from warmer to cooler until the temperature becomes the same

• Thermal energy causes particles to slow down as the temparture increases

• Thermal energy transfers from cooler to warmer by radiation until the temperature is stable

• Thermal energy causes particles to move faster as the temperature decreases

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which scientific tools would a student most likely use during the investigation?

• light bulb, thermometer, graduated cylinder, beaker

• Thermometer, hot plate, beaker, graduated cylinder

• Beaker, graduated cylinder, hot plate, triple beam balance

• Candle, beaker, termometer, test tube

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Which heat transfer is involved in this picture?

• conduction

• radiation

• convection

Which type of heat transfer is heating the liquid inside the beaker?

• conduction

• raidation

• convection

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which type of heat transfer is heading the pan on the stove?

• conduction

• radiation

• convection