Thermal Energy Quiz

What are the three main ways thermal energy moves?

• Conduction, Convection, and Absorption

• Conduction, Convection, and Refraction

• Conduction, Convection, and Reflection

• Conduction, Convection, and Radiation

How does heat move within a solid object?

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Absorption

Which of the following is an example of heat conduction?

• Heat from a campfire

• Air circulating in a room

• Butter melting on a fry pan

• Sunlight warming the Earth

Why does an ice cream feel cold when you lick it?

• Because of convection currents

• Because of radiation from the ice cream

• Because heat conducts from your tongue to the ice cream

• Because of the cold air around the ice cream

What is the movement of heat in liquids and gases called?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Absorption

How does a hot air balloon rise?

• Through conduction

• Through radiation

• Through absorption

• Through convection currents

How does an air conditioner cool down a room?

• By absorption

• By radiation

• By creating convection currents

• By conduction

How does heat from the sun reach the Earth?

• Through conduction

• Through convection

• Through radiation

• Through absorption

What type of heat transfer occurs when you place your hands near a campfire?

• Radiation

• Convection

• Conduction

• Absorption

Which type of heat transfer is involved when heating water in a kettle?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• All of the above