Energy Transfer Quiz

Which process is responsible for the greatest loss of energy from Earth's surface into space on a clear night?

• condensation

• conduction

• radiation

• convection

Which statement best explains why water in a glass becomes colder when ice cubes are added?

• The water changes into ice

• Heat flows from the water to the ice cubes

• Water is less dense than ice

• Ice has a higher specific heat than water

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Which diagram best represents the direction of convection currents around the burning wood of a campfire?

• Diagram A

• Diagram B

• Diagram C

• Diagram D

A barefoot student steps on a hot concrete surface. Most of the heat transferred to the student's skin by this contact is by the process of _____.

• convection

• conduction

• vaporization

• radiation

The accompanying diagram shows the heating of water. The main method of heat transfer occurring within the water is called

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• insolation

The diagram shows a student heating a pot of water over a fire. The arrows represent the transfer of heat. Letter A represents heat transfer through the metal pot, B represents heat transfer by currents in the water, and C represents heat that is felt in the air surrounding the pot. Which table correctly identifies the types of heat transfer at A, B, and C?

• Letter A: conduction, Letter B: convection, Letter C: radiation

• Letter A: conduction, Letter B: radiation, Letter C: convection

• Letter A: radiation, Letter B: conduction, Letter C: convection

• Letter A: radiation, Letter B: convection, Letter C: conduction

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Which Earth surface would most likely absorb the greatest amount of insolation on a sunny day if all of these surfaces have equal areas?

• blacktop parking lot

• white sand beach

• surface of a calm lake

• snow covered mountain slope

Which is responsible for producing heat and light from the sun?

• nuclear energy

• chemical energy

• electrical energy

• wind energy

Which type of energy is stored in coal and oil?

• wind

• chemical

• nuclear

• solar

Which kind of energy is produced when a student beats a drum?

• electrical

• sound

• light

• chemical