Heat and Temperature Quiz

What does temperature refer to?

• An object's degree of hotness or coldness

• A form of energy

• The process of heat transfer

• The color of an object

Which state of matter has particles that are close but can move past each other?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What is the absolute zero temperature in Kelvin?

• 0 K

• 273.15 K

• 373.15 K

• 310.15 K

What is necessary for heat transfer to occur?

• Same temperature

• Temperature difference

• No temperature

• Equal mass

What stops when two objects reach the same temperature?

• Heat flow

• Temperature increase

• Temperature decrease

• Heat absorption

What is the relationship between temperature and heat flow?

• No relationship

• Direct relationship

• Inverse relationship

• Random relationship

In the diagram, which method of heat transfer is shown by the arrows pointing away from the kettle?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Reflection

Which heat transfer method involves the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction and Convection

In convection, what type of molecules sink?

• Warm molecules

• Cool molecules

• Heavy molecules

• Light molecules

Which of the following is a natural example of convection?

• Ocean currents

• Electric currents

• Magnetic fields

• Sound waves