Thermal Absorption

Which color would be best to wear on a hot day?

• black

• white

Which color ABSORBS heat best?

• white

• black

Which color REFLECTS heat best?

• white

• black

Why does color affect heat absorption?

• A color can either reflect or absorb energy.

• Color doesn't affect heat absorption.

What is energy transferred from the Sun called?

• solar energy

• heat energy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Does heat absorption affect temperature?

• no

• yes

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is it called when heat is absorbed through energy transfer?

• solar energy

• thermal energy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What materials absorb more heat?

• dark materials

• light materials

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which surface absorbed the most heat?

• asphalt

• grass

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What source of energy did we use for our experiments?

• the thermometers

• the Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4