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Heat Energy and Temperature

Authored by Dejanea Mays

Science

3rd Grade

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Heat Energy and Temperature
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement explains why light from the sun can warm up water in a glass?

light travels very fast

water reflects light energy

Water absorbs light energy

light travels in a straight line

Answer explanation

Water absorbs light energy from the sun, which increases its temperature. This is why sunlight can warm up water in a glass, as opposed to reflecting it or traveling in a straight line.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a natural source of heat?

hair dryer

volcano

hot tub

freezer

Answer explanation

A volcano is a natural source of heat, as it produces magma and lava from the Earth's interior. In contrast, a hair dryer, hot tub, and freezer are man-made devices that do not originate heat naturally.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which list contains all sources of heat?

Sun, unlit candle, lighter

Freezer, temperature, sun

Eating, friction, lighter

Temperature, sun, toaster

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'eating, Friction, lighter' as all these sources generate heat. Eating involves metabolic processes, friction generates heat through movement, and a lighter produces flame, all contributing to heat.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Sunlight carries light and ____ from the sun to the Earth.

sunlight

energy

heat energy

Answer explanation

Sunlight carries light and heat energy from the sun to the Earth. While 'energy' is a broad term, 'heat energy' specifically refers to the thermal energy transferred, making it the correct choice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Metal gets hot easily, so it absorbs heat _____.

easily

slowly

Answer explanation

Metal gets hot easily because it has a high thermal conductivity, allowing it to absorb heat easily. Therefore, the correct choice is 'easily'.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Shade protects and _______ relief from the Sun's heat.

energy

provides

supports

needs

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'provides' because it fits the context of the sentence, indicating that shade not only protects but also offers relief from the Sun's heat.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or False?

The sun affects all materials the same way.

False

True

Answer explanation

False is correct because the sun affects materials differently based on their properties. For example, metals may heat up quickly, while plastics can degrade or change color when exposed to sunlight.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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