Thermal Energy Vocabulary Quiz

Match the following

• convection

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• conduction

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• thermal conductor

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• thermal insulator

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• radiation

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7.8A

7.8B

7.8C

Match the following

• thermal equilibrium

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• hyperthermia

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• thermal expansion

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• temperature

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• thermal energy

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7.8A

7.8B

7.8C

Rohan and Aria are observing two cups of water, one hot and one cold, placed in contact with each other. After a while, they notice that the temperatures of both cups stop changing. What is this state called?

• thermal equilibrium

• thermal conductor

• thermal insulator

• thermal energy

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7.8B

Ava noticed that when she placed a metal spoon in a hot cup of coffee, the spoon became warm. This is an example of the transfer of thermal energy through direct contact of two objects or portions of matter.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• temperature

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7.8A

While observing a pot of boiling water, Aiden noticed that the water at the bottom of the pot was moving upwards, carrying heat with it. What type of thermal energy transfer is this?

• convection

• conduction

• radiation

• thermal energy

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7.8A

During a science class, Priya asked how the heat from the Sun reaches the Earth. What is the correct explanation?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• thermal expansion

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7.8A

Zoe placed a balloon over the neck of an empty 2 liter bottle and applied heat. What process will make the balloon inflate?

• thermal expansion

• thermal energy

• conduction

• convection

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7.8C