Materials and Energy Quiz

Which material is a good conductor of thermal energy?

• Plastic

• Copper

• Styrofoam

• Wood

Which of these materials is an electrical insulator?

• Aluminum

• Iron

• Rubber

• Silver

What happens when thermal energy is conducted through a material?

• The material becomes heavier

• The material becomes magnetic

• Heat transfers from one part to another

• The material changes color

Which of the following conducts electricity the best?

• Gold

• Ceramic

• Wool

• Glass

What property makes a material a good thermal insulator?

• Poor heat conductivity

• High electrical conductivity

• High density

• Low melting point

Which of the following materials are good conductors of electrical energy?

• Copper

• Plastic

• Iron

• Glass

• Rubber

Choose the materials that are good conductors of thermal energy.

• Paper

• Aluminum

• Styrofoam

• Brass

• Wood

Which materials listed below are effective insulators of electrical energy?

• Steel

• Silicon

• Leather

• Gold

• Ceramic

Select the materials that act as good insulators of thermal energy.

• Silver

• Iron

• Polyurethane foam

• Copper

• Fiberglass

Match the materials with their thermal energy conduction properties.