Heat and Energy Transfer

The diagram represents a beaker of water being heated by a flame. The arrows represent heat transfer occurring in the beaker. (NYS 8th grade Science Test 2019)

Which process is represented by the arrows in the diagram?

• condensation

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

The movement of the liquid in a thermometer shows changes in temperature. An increase in temperature indicates the molecules in the liquid. (NYS 8th grade Science Test 2019)

• moved slower and closer together

• moved faster and spread farther apart

• contracted in size when heated

• expanded in size when heated

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Warm air rising in the atmosphere is an example of heat being transferred by ... (NYS 8th grade Science Test 2017)

• absorption

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Which Earth layer contains convection currents that are believed to be responsible for the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates? (NYS 8th grade Science Test 2016)

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

As water is heated, the motion of the water molecules will generally... (NYS 8th grade Science Test 2016)

• decrease

• increase

• remain the same

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Heat transfer by conduction occurs when molecules ... (NYS 8th grade Science Test 2015)

• flow as currents through liquids

• form waves that travel through space

• become less dense and rise

• collide with other molecules

Identify the heat-transfer process represented by the arrows in the diagram. (NYS 8th grade Science Test 2014)

• absorption

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which process transfers heat when particles collide in a solid? (NYS 8th Science Test 2014)

• convection

• conduction

• radiation

• evaporation

The top and bottom of each container below are labeled. Which model best represents the arrangement of gas molecules inside a sealed container as viewed from the side? (NYS 8th Science Test 2013)

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The Earth's main source of radiation is ...

• the moon

• the sun

• the oceans

• the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1