Science Practice Test

What is the total energy of all of the particles in an object called?

• chemical energy

• thermal energy

• potential energy

• nuclear energy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Energy that is transferred from a warmer object to a cooler is called

• temperature

• substance

• heat

• mechanical energy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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When the kinetic energy of the particles in an object increases, the temperature of the object _______________.

• increases

• decreases

• remains the same

• becomes fixed at 100 degrees

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A __________ is an instrument that can be used to measure temperature.

When heat is applied to a liquid, it's state changes from a liquid to a

• solid

• remains a liquid

• gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A 2-ounce orange and a 4-ounce orange are the same temperature. Which requires more thermal energy to raise the temperature?

• 2-ounce orange

• 4-ounce orange

• neither

• both

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the process by which heat transfers from one particle of matter to another when the particles collide?

• conduction

• convection

• expansion

• radiation

When energy transforms from one form to another, the total amount of energy in the system

• decreases

• increases

• is conserved

• drops to zero

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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Air currents transfer energy by the method of heat transfer called

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Heat transferred by electromagnetic waves is

• convection

• conduction

• radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2