Bell Ringer (7.8A) Thermal Energy Transfer

Which method of thermal energy transfer occurs when heat moves directly from one object to another through physical contact?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Reflection

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What is the main way thermal energy is transferred from the Sun to the Earth?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation

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Which of the following is an example of convection?

• A metal spoon getting hot in a pot of soup

• Warm air rising near a heater

• Sunlight warming your face

• Ice melting in your hand

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Which material is the best conductor of thermal energy?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Metal

• Glass

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Which of the following best describes conduction?

• Transfer of heat through empty space

• Transfer of heat by movement of fluids

• Transfer of heat through direct contact

• Transfer of heat by chemical reaction

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