Heat Transfer/states Quiz Combo

What is the process of heat transfer through direct contact between particles of a substance?

• convection

• conduction

• radiation

• sublimation

Which of the following is an example of convection:

• a) Freezing water in a pot

• b) Cooling a metal rod

• c) boiling pot of water

What type of heat transfer is responsible for the warmth you feel from the sun?

• Radiation

• Convection

• Insulation

How does heat travel through a metal spoon when it is placed in a hot cup of tea?

• Reflection

• Conduction

• Refraction

Which of the following is an example of convection:

• a) Heating a metal spoon

• c) Touching a hot pan

• b) Warm air rising from a heater

What type of heat transfer occurs when you feel the warmth of a campfire from a distance?

• Insulation

• Radiation

• Convection

Which of the following is an example of conduction:

• Boiling water in a kettle

• touching a hot stove

• warm air rising from a heater

Thermal Energy always flows from...

• From low thermal energy to high thermal energy

• From high thermal energy to low thermal energy

• Both are correct

A bowl of ice cream is at 40 degrees F and the air temperature is 80 degrees F- in which direction will the thermal energy flow?

• The cold air will get in the ice cream

• From the ice cream to the air

• From the air to the ice cream

A material that slows thermal transfer is a

• conductor

• insulator

• radiation