Conductors & Insulators

Which is a better conductor of heat?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

Metals are great conductors of heat.

• True

• False

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Which spoon handle would be the hottest?

• Metal

• Wood

• Plastic

• Porcelain

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Jackets or other layers of clothing keep you warm because the​ (a)   your body heat near you.

• trap
• cool
• release

Animal fur is a good​ (a)   which keeps the animal warm.

• insulator
• conductor

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A material that allows heat to move through it easily is called a _______________.

• conductor

• insulator

Materials that do not allow heat to move through easily are called _______________.

• conductors

• insulators

Which material is a better insulator?

• metal

• rubber

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Solids are good ____________.

• conductors

• insulators

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