Heat and Temperature

Heat is a form of (a)  

What is an instrument used to measure temperature?

(a)  

What is a change in state from a solid to a liquid?

(a)  

Debbie's mother has different types of pots in her kitchen. Many of them are made of copper and aluminum. Some are made of glass. Which of the following is the best reason why the pots are made of these materials?

• They are able to stop the flow of heat.

• They are good insulators of heat.

• They keep the same amount of heat.

• They are good conductors of heat.

What is temperature scales that used to measure temperature?

• Grams

• Celsius

• Meter

How does heat travel?

• Heat travels from a hot place to a cold place.

• Heat travels from a cold place to a hot place.

• Heat travels in a straight line.

Why are there gaps on the pavement?

• The gaps allow the concrete to contract without cracking on a cold day.

• The gaps allow the concrete to expand without cracking on a hot day.

Which container will cool down to room temperature faster?

• Container G

• Container H

• Place the dented ping pong ball in a pail of ice cubes.

• Place the dented ping pong ball in a pail of hot water.

• Use a hammer to knock on the dented ping pong ball.

George holds an ice cube in his hand. As he squeezes the ice, it begins to melt. Which of the following best explains why this happens?

• George absorbs heat from the ice.

• Heat moves from George's hand into the cube and warms it.

• Cold moves from the ice onto George’s hand as it melts.

• George releases cold to the ice.