Heat vs. Temperature

Is heat the same as temperature?

• Yes, heat and temperature are interchangeable terms

• No, heat and temperature are distinct concepts

• Only in certain situations

• It depends on the substance

Which has more heat?

• 
• 
• 
• 

Which has more temperature?

• A shade under a tree

• A metal swing set in direct sunlight

• A swimming pool

• A concrete sidewalk

Which of the following objects contains more heat?

• A cup of hot coffee

• A cup of hot tea

• A cup of hot chocolate

• They all contain the same amount of heat

Which object has more heat

• A small pebble

• A large boulder

• A handful of sand

• A tiny grain of sand

Which of these objects contains the most heat?

• A small acorn

• A large tree trunk

• A handful of fallen leaves

• A tiny twig

Which contains more heat?

• A chair

• a table

• A shoe

• A sock

Which is higher in temperature?

• A cup of hot chocolate

• A snowman

• A block of ice

• A snow-covered tree

Which is higher in temperature?

• You

• Your phone

• A barbeque

• A sausage

Which is higher in temperature?

• The sun

• The Earth

• A cloud

• A pen