MM Thermal Energy Lesson 1 Quiz

Which direction does thermal energy transfer?

• cold to hot

• hot to cold

• either direction

• neither, they just mix

Observe the image. Which letter identifies the location of highest thermal energy?

• A

• B

• C

• All letters show equal amounts of thermal energy

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Observe the image. Which choice correctly identifies the temperatures of A and B?

• Both areas show cold areas on the mug.

• Both areas show hot areas on the mug.

• Label A shows a cold area, while label B shows a warm area.

• Label A shows a warm area, while label B shows a cold area.

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If something is hot, then it's particles are moving __________

• fast

• slow

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Match the correct vocabulary together

• conductor

• A material that easily transfers heat/thermal energy is called a/an

• insulator

• A material that doesn't easily allow thermal energy to pass through is called a/an

• Cold

• having high thermal energy or lots of particle motion

• Hot

• having low thermal energy or minimal particle motion

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Which direction is heat flowing in the picture?

• from the hand to the ice
• from the ice to the hand
• heat is not being transferred
• there is no way to tell

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All atoms are vibrating, hot atoms have more energy. When hot atoms bump into cold atoms they transfer energy.

• True
• False

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