Heat Energy Vocabulary

When something is heated, the molecules in it begin moving...

• slower

• the same speed

• faster

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A type of matter that slows down the transfer of thermal energy. Heat DOES NOT easily pass through

• insulator

• conductor

• molecule

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A type of matter that heat travels through easily

• insulator

• conductor

• mass

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Transfer of thermal energy from one object to another

• COLD

• FIRE

• HEAT

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Definition: A form of energy created by the movement of molecules (atoms) in an object.

• Conduction

• Convection

• Thermal Energy

• Radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Definition: materials that transmit (move) or absorb heat (thermal energy) easily; Heat can travel through these materials quickly and easily

• Conduction

• Conductors

• Insulators

• Convection

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Definition: materials that prevents the flow of heat (thermal energy); Heat travels through these materials slowly and poorly

• Conduction

• Conductors

• Insulators

• Convection

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Definition: To get bigger and take up more space; most objects will grow in size when heated (EXCEPT WATER)

• Contraction

• Conductors

• Insulators

• Expansion

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Definition: To get smaller and take up less space; most objects will shrink when cooled (EXCEPT WATER)

• Contraction

• Conductors

• Insulators

• Expansion

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the process called when heat is transferred through direct contact between materials?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Evaporation