CPA#3 Review Part 2

What is the process called when thermal energy is transferred through direct contact between materials?

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

• Evaporation

Which method of thermal energy transfer involves the movement of fluids due to differences in temperature and density?

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Convection

• Insulation

How does thermal energy transfer from the Sun to the Earth?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Reflection

If you place a metal spoon in a hot cup of coffee, which method of thermal energy transfer will occur?

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Evaporation

Why does warm air rise and cool air sink in a room?

• Because of radiation

• Due to conduction

• Because of convection currents

• Due to thermal equilibrium

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What happens to the kinetic energy of particles as the temperature of a substance increases?

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It increases

• It fluctuates

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which of the following best describes thermal equilibrium?

• When two substances have different temperatures

• When thermal energy moves from cooler to warmer substances

• When two substances reach the same temperature

• When thermal energy stops moving

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A metal rod is heated at one end. Describe how thermal energy is transferred to the other end.

• Through radiation

• By convection currents

• By conduction along the rod

• By thermal equilibrium

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Explain why a tile floor feels colder than a carpeted floor, even though they are at the same temperature.

• Tiles conduct heat away from your feet faster than carpet

• Carpet is a better conductor of heat

• Tiles are naturally colder

• Carpet reflects heat

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Predict what will happen to the temperature of a cup of hot coffee left in a room over time.

• It will increase

• It will decrease until it reaches room temperature

• It will remain the same

• It will fluctuate

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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