Thermal Energy

Thermal energy being transferred from a hot mug of cocoa to the table it is sitting on is an example of __________.

• convection

• conduction

• radiation

• chemistry

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Which best explains how this roasting marshmallows happens?

• Heat from the fire is conducted to the marshmallow.

• Heat from the fire is radiated to the marshmallow.

• The coolness of the marshmallow is conducted to the fire.

• The coolness of the marshmallow is radiated to the fire.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Which best describes heat transfer by radiation?

• A slice of bacon frying in a pan.

• A pot on a stove boiling water.

• Cooking a hotdog in a microwave.

• A hot air balloon.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which of the following best describes CONVECTION?

• When heat is transferred through waves.

• When heat is transferred through objects that are touching.

• The movement of gas or liquid in which warmer parts move up and the colder parts moves down.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Warm air rises and the cool air sinks demonstrates this type of heat transfer.

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Walking on hot sand with your bare feet shows this type of heat transfer.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Ironing a shirt is an example of:

• condensation

• evaporation

• conduction

• convection

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

You and your friends are gathered around a campfire to keep warm. How is heat being transferred to you?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

This is the transfer of thermal energy through "space".

• conduction

• radiation

• convection

• spaceship

What kind of heat transfer is occurring when the sun warms the sand?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• All of them