Heat Transfer Quiz

Aidan and Nate are cooking in the kitchen. What is the movement of heat from the hot pan to the handle by direct contact called?

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Insulation

Alex is conducting an experiment in his science class to find out which material is a good conductor of heat. Which of the following materials should he choose?

• Glass

• Plastic

• Ceramic

• Metal

When Kayla heats a pot of water on the stove, what occurs when particles with a lot of heat energy in the water move and take the place of particles with less heat energy?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation

During a science experiment, Hattie and Rhegan observed that heat from the sun reaches the Earth. Which type of heat transfer involves electromagnetic waves?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation

During a convection experiment, Harry observed that heat energy is transferred from:

• Cold places to hot places

• Hot places upwards

• One solid to another solid

• One liquid to another liquid

During a science experiment, Bella and Lucy observed that heat radiation can occur. What is required for heat radiation to take place?

• Direct contact between bodies

• A medium like water or air

• No obstacles between bodies

• A solid conductor

Taylor is helping her mom in the kitchen and they are discussing which material is commonly used for making cooking utensils due to its high thermal conductivity. Which material should Taylor choose?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Metal

• Glass

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

• Heat from the sun warming your face

• Boiling water circulating in a pot

• A metal spoon getting hot from its handle to its tip when placed in hot soup

• Warm air rising to the ceiling

Keirsten and Timmy are working on a science project. Which of the following materials is an insulator?

• Metal

• Wood

• Water

• Ceramic

During a science experiment, Regan and Sarah observed how heat moves in a pot of boiling water. What is the primary method of heat transfer in liquids and gases?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation