Thermal Energy Quiz

What is thermal energy?

• Energy from the movement of particles in matter

• Energy from the sun

• Energy from chemical reactions

• Energy from sound waves

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What is all matter made up of?

• Large blocks

• Tiny particles (atoms and molecules)

• Waves

• Light

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What is the total energy of all particles in an object called?

• Temperature

• Thermal energy

• Light energy

• Sound energy

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What is conduction?

• Transfer of heat through direct contact

• Transfer of heat through fluids

• Transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves

• Transfer of heat through sound waves

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In which states of matter does conduction occur?

• Solids, liquids, and gases

• Only solids

• Only liquids

• Only gases

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Which of the following is an example of conduction?

• A metal spoon in hot soup becoming hot

• Hot air balloon rising

• Feeling the warmth of the sun

• Ice melting in water

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Which of the following is an example of convection?

• Hot air balloon rising

• A metal spoon in hot soup

• Feeling the warmth of the sun

• Ice melting in water

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Why does water have a high specific heat capacity?

• It moderates Earth's climate

• It evaporates quickly

• It freezes quickly

• It conducts heat well

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What is the role of insulation in thermal energy?

• Speeds up heat transfer

• Slows down heat transfer

• Changes heat to electricity

• Increases temperature

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What phase change occurs when a solid turns into a liquid?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Freezing

• Melting

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