Science Review

Which is the best example of the transfer of heat by radiation?

• water boiling

• ice melting

• hot air balloon rising

• a lightbulb glowing

Which is most responsible for the uneven heating of the air in the atmosphere?

• radiation

• convection

• conduction

• condensation

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A student used a candle to heat a metal rod. Which should he do to prevent burning his hand?

• cover the end of the rod with aluminum foil

• cover the end of the rod with a rubber handle

•  freeze the tip first, then heat the rod

•  freeze the end first, then heat the rod

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A pot is heated on a stove. Which process causes the metal handle of the pot to also become hot?

• combustion

• convection

• radiation

• conduction

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Students observed a piece of iron change from shiny to rusty. What caused this change?

• a chemical reaction

• a heat reaction

• a cold reaction

• a physical reaction

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Which is the best example of a new substance forming?

• lighting a match

• cutting a piece of paper

• popping a balloon

• hitting a nail with a hammer

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Stirring a cup of hot tea causes a metal spoon to get warm. Which statement best explains why the spoon gets warm?

• Heat energy transfers from the metal spoon to the hot liquid.

• Heat energy transfers from the hot tea to the spoon.

• Heat energy transfers from the air to the hot liquid, and then to the spoon
  

• Heat energy transfers from the hot liquid to the cup, and then to the spoon

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Which is an example of a different substance being formed?

• glass breaking

• metal melting

• water freezing

• wood burning

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If 10 grams of water are added to 5 grams of salt, how much salt water will be made?

• 2 grams

• 5 grams

• 10 grams

• 15 grams

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What happens to metal railroad tracks during the heat of a summer day?

• decrease in weight

• increase in weight

• increase in height

• decrease in height

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