P2.2.3 Energy and Temperature

P2.2.3 Energy and Temperature

Assessment

Passage

Science

8th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS1-4, MS-PS3-4, MS-PS3-5

Standards-aligned

Created by

James Hewison

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the unit of temperature?

Kelvin

Joule

Meter

Gram

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the unit of energy?

Celsius

Joule

Liter

Watt

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of something that is hot but does not have much energy in the thermal store?

A swimming pool

A beaker of water

Flying sparks

A thermometer

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the thermal store of energy in a swimming pool compared to a beaker of water at the same temperature?

Smaller

Larger

The same

Non-existent

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of heating up tyres in Formula 1?

To increase speed

To improve road grip

To reduce weight

To change color

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of a thermometer's liquid expanding?

It indicates a decrease in temperature

It indicates an increase in temperature

It indicates a change in color

It indicates a change in weight

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the particles in a solid when you heat it?

They stop moving.

They vibrate more.

They move slower.

They disappear.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result when two objects that are in contact with each other reach the same temperature?

Energy is still transferred.

They are in equilibrium.

One object becomes colder.

One object becomes hotter.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a factor that affects the energy needed to heat a material?

The color of the material

The mass of the material

The shape of the material

The size of the room

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5