Heat Transfer Quiz

Near the ceiling of a room the air is warmer. The warm air rises because of ________.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Warm air rises and the cool air sinks demonstrates this type of heat transfer. 

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• Insolation 

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The sun shines down on this family as the play on the beach.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

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The thermal energy transfer being shown in this image is...

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

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A group of friends gather around a fire to stay warm.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

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The baby chickens kept warm by the heat lamps. This is an example of ________.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

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What is conduction in the context of heat transfer?

• The movement of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion.

• The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

• The direct transfer of heat from one substance to another substance that it is touching.

• The use of materials to reduce the rate of heat transfer.

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Which material would be the best conductor of thermal energy?

• Plastic

• Wood

• Metal

• Glass

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What is convection?

• Transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid.

• Transfer of heat from one particle of matter to another.

• The emission of heat in the form of infrared radiation.

• Blocking heat flow with insulating materials.

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Which of the following is an example of heat transfer by radiation?

• Heating a tin can by placing it on a hot plate.

• Warming your hands near a campfire.

• Using a metal rod to stir hot soup.

• Ice melting in warm water.

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