Thermal Energy Quiz

What is the movement of heat within a solid object called?

• Insulation

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

What is the movement of heat in liquids and gases called?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Reflection

How does the heat from the sun warm the earth and other planets in the solar system?

• Conduction

• Absorption

• Convection

• Radiation

What is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves called?

• Transmission

• Radiation

• Convection

• Conduction

How does the warmth from a fire reach a person sitting near it?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Reflection

What causes the air in a room to become cooler when using an air conditioner?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Evaporation

How does thermal energy leave a kettle and transfer to its surroundings?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Absorption

What is the process of heat moving through matter?

• Radiation

• Convection

• Conduction

• Insulation

What is the process of heat moving around a substance through currents?

• Convection

• Radiation

• Reflection

• Conduction

What is the form of heat when it is transferred through electromagnetic waves?

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Transmission