Thermal Energy and Temperature Quiz

What is thermal energy?

• Energy due to the movement of particles

• Energy stored in chemical bonds

• Energy from the sun

• Energy from electrical currents

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What happens to temperature as thermal energy increases?

• Temperature generally increases

• Temperature decreases

• Temperature remains constant

• Temperature fluctuates randomly

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During phase changes, what happens to temperature?

• Temperature remains constant

• Temperature increases

• Temperature decreases

• Temperature fluctuates

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What is the relationship between thermal energy and temperature during phase changes?

• Temperature remains constant

• Temperature increases

• Temperature decreases

• Temperature fluctuates

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What is the process of changing from a solid to a liquid called?

• Melting

• Freezing

• Condensation

• Evaporation

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What is the process of changing from a liquid to a solid called?

• Freezing

• Melting

• Boiling

• Sublimation

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Which state of matter flows and can be poured?

• Liquid

• Solid

• Gas

• Plasma

What is an example of a gas state?

• Steam or air in a balloon

• Ice cube

• Water in a glass

• Sand in a jar

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At what temperature does water boil?

• 0°C

• 50°C

• 100°C

• 150°C

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What is convection?

• Heat transfer through fluids

• Heat transfer through direct contact

• Heat transfer through empty space

• Heat transfer through sound waves