Heat Transfer Methods Quiz

What method of heat transfer does a hot air balloon use to travel?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• None of the above

Claire is cooking eggs in a pan on a stove. What method of heat transfer is she using?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• None of them

Which best describes heat transfer by conduction?

• A slice of bacon frying in a pan

• Noodles cooking in boiling water

• Hot dog in a microwave

• Bread in a toaster

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Hot air rising and cool air sinking is an example of what type of current?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• None of the above

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Solar panels are large plates that people put on their roofs to capture the sun's energy. What heat transfer method is used to capture the heat and energy?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• None of them

What allows firemen to enter buildings that are on fire and return safely?

• Convection cells keep fire away

• The heat makes the building expand so there is room to walk around

• Firemen wear heat resistant suits

• Firemen are really fast

Steel, iron, and copper are all examples of what?

• Conductors

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulators

Why should space be left at the top of a water bottle before freezing it?

• Water expands when frozen

• Water contracts when frozen

• Plastic expands when frozen

• Plastic contracts when frozen

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Why does a balloon on top of an empty water bottle expand when the bottle is placed in hot water?

• Heat causes gases to expand

• Heat causes gases to contract

• As air cools, currents flow clockwise

• As air cools, currents flow counterclockwise

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Why is it important electrical wires are covered in plastic?

• To prevent rust

• To conduct electricity better

• To insulate and prevent electric shocks

• To make them look nice