Heat Transfer Quiz

What is the primary way heat moves through gases and liquids?

• Insulation

• Radiation

• Convection

• Conduction

Which of the following is a good conductor of heat?

• Copper

• Wood

• Paper

• Styrofoam

What causes the up and down movement of gases and liquids in convection?

• Pressure

• Density

• Volume

• Temperature

What is the transfer of heat between substances directly contacting each other?

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Insulation

Which of the following is an example of radiation?

• Feeling warm while standing next to a refrigerator

• Turning on a fan to cool down

• Turning on a light to find your keys

What material is a poor conductor of heat?

• Styrofoam

• Iron

• Copper

• Silver

What is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves traveling through space?

• Conduction

• Insulation

• Convection

• Radiation

Which of the following is an example of convection?

• Cool evening breeze blowing through the lower floors of a house

• Turning on a light to find your phone

• Reheating pizza in a microwave

• Feeling warm while standing next to a campfire

What is the better conductor of heat among the given options?

• Paper

• Iron

• Styrofoam

• Air