Thermal Energy Quiz

Which of the following is an example of conduction?

• Touching a hot pan

• Swimming in a pool

• Blowing a balloon

• Jumping on a trampoline

What is the process of heat transfer through direct contact called?

• Evaporation

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Which of the following is an example of convection?

• Boiling water in a pot

• Melting ice in a glass

• Baking cookies in an oven

• Lightning during a thunderstorm

What is the process of heat transfer through fluid movement called?

• convection

• evaporation

• radiation

• conduction

Which of the following is an example of radiation?

• Boiling water

• Microwaving food

• Burning a candle

• Emission of heat from a fire

What is the process of heat transfer through electromagnetic waves called?

• refraction

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of heat?

• wood

• rubber

• metals

• plastic

Which of the following materials is a good insulator of heat?

• Metal, glass, stone, and water

• Wood, rubber, plastic, and air

• Copper, aluminum, iron, and steel

• Paper, fabric, cardboard, and wool

What is the unit used to measure heat energy?

• calorie

• watt

• joule

• ampere

Which of the following is an example of a heat source?

• rock

• fire

• water

• wind