Thermal energy

When a person is running, what type of energy is being utilized?

• light

• thermal

• chemical

• sound

Which form of thermal energy is used to heat a pot on the stove.

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• All answers are correct

In winter, woolen clothes are preferred over cotton to keep people warm because wool acts as an insulator. This means insulators are used to slow heat transfer.

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

During a sunny day at the beach, how does a solar cooker heat up your food?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• all answers are correct

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which form of thermal energy transfer is used in a lava lamp?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• All answers are correct

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Imagine you're designing a house in a region with extreme weather conditions. Which form of thermal energy transfer must you ensure the frame and foundation of the house effectively block to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• All answers are correct

Radiation is the main form of thermal energy transfer used to roast a marshmallow above the fire.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

In a cup of hot coffee left on the table, thermal energy travels from the coffee to the surrounding air.

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

When touching a hot pot, the thermal energy transfer that occurs is

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• all answers are correct

Which form of thermal energy transfer warms you when you use a heated blanket?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• All answers are correct