Heat Energy Quiz Grade 3

What are some sources of heat energy?

• Sun, fire, electricity, friction

• Moon, stars, air

• Plants, animals, rocks

• Ice, wind, water

Name two objects that conduct heat well and two objects that are insulators.

• Metals and water; wood and plastic

• Silver and gold; ceramic and glass

• Aluminum and iron; air and foam

• Glass and rubber; paper and cotton

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Explain how heat is transferred from one object to another.

• Heat is transferred through sound waves

• Heat is transferred through conduction, convection, or radiation.

• Heat is transferred through photosynthesis

• Heat is transferred through magnetism

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What happens to a metal spoon when it is left in a hot cup of tea?

• It gets hot

• It becomes magnetic

• It starts to glow

• It turns into ice

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Describe how heat is transferred when you touch a hot pan.

• Heat is transferred through evaporation.

• Heat is transferred through conduction.

• Heat is transferred through photosynthesis.

• Heat is transferred through magnetic fields.

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How does the sun provide heat energy to the Earth?

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Reflection

• Convection

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Explain how a thermos keeps liquids hot or cold for a long time.

• The vacuum between the double walls reduces heat transfer.

• The material of the thermos changes the temperature of the liquid.

• The thermos releases a special gas that keeps the liquid at the desired temperature.

• The thermos absorbs the heat from the liquid.

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What is the process by which heat is transferred from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Evaporation

Why does a metal rod become hot when one end is placed in a flame?

• Heat is transferred through the rod by conduction.

• The flame directly heats the entire rod.

• The rod absorbs heat from the surrounding air.

• Heat is transferred through the rod by radiation.

What materials are typically used to insulate homes to prevent heat loss?

• Metal and glass

• Wood and plastic

• Foam and fiberglass

• Aluminum and iron

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