6.2 Thermal Energy Lesson 7-10 Quiz

Which of the following materials allows light to pass through?

• Metal

• Wood

• Clear Plastic

• Rubber

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What does temperature represent?

• The measurement of how heavy something is

• How warm or cool something is

• The ability of an object to conduct heat

• The amount of light an object reflects

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What happens to warm water when placed in a cold environment?

• It stays warm forever

• It cools down over time

• It freezes instantly

• It evaporates immediate

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If a cup is made of material that does not transmit light, what happens to the liquid inside?

• It becomes warmer

• It becomes cooler

• It stays the same temperature

• It evaporates

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2.  What is the term used when light bounces off a surface?

• Transmission

• Absorption

• Emission

• Reflection

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What can cause temperature changes in water, even without light?

• Changes in the environment.

• The color of the cup.

• The shape of the cup.

• The amount of water in the cup.

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How does absorbed light affect the temperature of a surface?

• It cools the surface down.

• It has no effect on temperature.

• It can increase the temperature of the surface.

• It changes the color of the surface.

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When light is transmitted through a cup, what happens to the liquid inside?

• It can be warmed by the light.

• It always cools down.

• It has no change in temperature.

• It evaporates immediately.

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What type of energy transfer occurs when light is absorbed?

• Mechanical energy

• Thermal energy

• Electrical energy

• Chemical energy

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Why does a black cup feel warmer than a white cup in the sun?

• The black cup absorbs more light energy.

• The white cup reflects all the light.

• The black cup is made of better material.

• The white cup has no energy.

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