Heat and Temperature Quiz

What is the main source of heat and light for life on Earth?

• Thermal energy from friction

• Energy from the Sun

• Power from electricity

• Burning of fossil fuels

Which unit of measurement is used to measure heat?

• Celsius

• Fahrenheit

• Joules

• Watts

Which method of heat transfer is demonstrated by solar energy?

• Thermal Convection

• Direct Conduction

• Electromagnetic Radiation

• Heat Insulation

Which type of gas source traps heat the MOST effectively?

• Carbon dioxide

• Fluorinated gas

• Nitrous oxide

• Methane

Fill in the blank: The process of heat transfer through direct contact is called ________.

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Insulation

What is the main gas contributing to the greenhouse effect?

• Argon

• Methane

• Carbon dioxide

• Neon

Fill in the blank: ________ is the process by which heat is transferred through electromagnetic waves.

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Insulation

Which state of matter comes from heating a liquid?

• Crystalline

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Fill in the blank: In the process of ________, heat is transferred without the movement of the medium.

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Insulation

Identify the materials that do not efficiently transfer heat.

• Iron

• Plastic

• Glass

• Foam