Heat Transfer Quiz

Which of the following is an example of conduction?

• Listening to music

• Touching a hot stove

• Watching a movie

• Holding a cold drink

What is convection?

• Transfer of heat through conduction

• Transfer of heat through radiation

• Transfer of heat through the movement of a fluid

• Transfer of heat through the movement of a solid

Which of the following is an example of convection?

• Baking cookies in an oven

• Melting ice in a glass

• Boiling water in a pot

• Lightning during a thunderstorm

What is radiation?

• The transfer of energy as electromagnetic waves

• The transfer of sound waves

• The process of converting energy into matter

• The process of converting matter into energy

Which of the following is an example of radiation?

• Electricity flowing through a wire

• Sound waves from a speaker

• Heat from a fire

• Ultraviolet rays from the sun

What is the main source of radiation on Earth?

• Moon

• Earth's core

• Stars

• Sun

Which type of heat transfer does not require a medium to travel through?

• Reflection

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

Which of the following is an example of conduction?

• Touching a hot pan

• Pouring hot water into a cup

• Blowing on a candle

• Touching a cold pan

What is the process of heat transfer can power a hot air balloon?

• radiation

• conduction

• evaporation

• convection

Which type of heat transfer occurs when you touch a hot stove?

• Radiation

• Sublimation

• Convection

• Conduction