Heat Transfer Quiz

Transfer of heat by electromagnetic waves; i.e. visible light and infrared waves.

• Conductor

• Insulator

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

The transfer of heat, in a circular pattern, due to the movement of a liquid or gas.

• Conductor

• Insulator

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Allows heat to transfer easily

• Conductor

• Insulator

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

The transfer of heat through direct contact

• Conductor

• Insulator

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Prevents or slows the transfer of heat.

• Conductor

• Insulator

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Energy from the sun warms the Earth through which type of heat transfer?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

A pot of water on a burner heats evenly because the hot water at the bottom rises to the top and the cool water near the top sinks to take its place. This is an example of what type of heat transfer?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

A metal spoon is hot after sitting in a bowl of hot soup. This is an example of what type of heat transfer?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Which of the following is an example of a good conductor of thermal energy?

• Plastic

• Metal

• Glass

Which of the following is an example of a good insulator of thermal energy?

• Styrofoam

• Copper

• Steel