Thermal Energy Test Review

Which response correctly states what is happening with the water molecules in the picture? CHOOSE 2.

• The amount of kinetic energy of the water molecules in BOTH beakers are equal.

• The water molecules in the shade have NO kinetic energy.

• The water molecules in the shade have LESS kinetic energy than the water molecules in the sun.

• The water molecules in the sun have MORE kinetic energy than the water molecules in the shade.

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The _____ the kinetic energy, the _____ the temperature of the object.

• lower, lower

• higher, lower

• higher, greater

• lower, higher

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Order the following based on the rate of molecule movement from FASTEST to SLOWEST.

• All of these are a form of H20 and therefore, will move at the same rate.

• Liquid, Solid, Gas

• Gas, Liquid, Solid

• Solid, Liquid, Gas

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A cat jumps on a HOT, METAL roof on a warm summer day. What 2 forms of energy were responsible for burning the cat's paws?

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

• Electrical Currents

Which of the following is the LEAST responsible for Heat Transfer when frying an egg on the concrete?

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

An air-popping popcorn maker is an example of ____.

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

A stove-top popcorn popper is an example of ____.

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

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Cooking microwave popcorn is an example of ____.

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

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Ocean tides (warm water coming into contact with colder water) is an example of ____.

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

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The graph represents the changes in particle motion in a solid, plastic sphere over time. The changes in the particles of the plastic sphere must be accompanied by which of the following?

• An increase in mass

• A decrease in mass

• An increase in temperature

• A decrease in temperature

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