Thermal Energy is NOT Temperature

What is the main reason a bowl of soup is hot?

• It has a lot of molecules.

• Its molecules have a lot of kinetic energy.

• It is made of metal.

• It is placed in the sun.

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What is the difference between thermal energy and temperature?

• Thermal energy is the average kinetic energy.

• Temperature is the total kinetic energy.

• Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy.

• Temperature is the number of molecules.

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Why did the mug of soup get cold while the bowl stayed warm?

• The mug was smaller and had fewer molecules.

• The mug was made of metal.

• The mug was placed in the freezer.

• The mug had more soup.

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What happens to the kinetic energy when more molecules are present?

• It decreases.

• It stays the same.

• It increases.

• It disappears.

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What did the brother notice about his mug of soup?

• It was too hot.

• It was cold.

• It was sweet.

• It was salty.

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Why is the bowl of soup warmer than the mug?

• The bowl is made of metal.

• The bowl has more soup and molecules.

• The bowl is smaller.

• The bowl is in the sun.

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What did the brother use to test the temperature of the soup?

• A thermometer.

• His finger.

• A spoon.

• A straw.

What is the main topic of the text?

• How to cook soup.

• The difference between thermal energy and temperature.

• The history of soup.

• The nutritional value of soup.

What does each molecule contribute to in an object?

• Its color.

• Its total kinetic energy.

• Its weight.

• Its taste.

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What did the brother initially think about the soup's temperature?

• It was perfect.

• It was too cold.

• It was too hot.

• It was just right.