7.8 Thermal Energy Transfer Quiz

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

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

• Evaporation

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TEKS.SCI.7.8A

Which method of heat transfer involves the movement of fluids such as air or water?

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Convection

• Insulation

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TEKS.SCI.7.8A

Describe how thermal energy is transferred from the Sun to the Earth.

• Through conduction

• Through convection

• Through radiation

• Through insulation

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TEKS.SCI.7.8A

If you place a metal spoon in a hot cup of coffee, which method of heat transfer will occur?

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Evaporation

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TEKS.SCI.7.8A

What happens to the temperature of a substance as its particles move faster?

• The temperature decreases

• The temperature remains the same

• The temperature increases

• The temperature fluctuates

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TEKS.SCI.7.8C

Explain the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy in a substance.

• As temperature increases, kinetic energy decreases

• As temperature decreases, kinetic energy increases

• As temperature increases, kinetic energy increases

• Temperature and kinetic energy are unrelated

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TEKS.SCI.7.8C

Predict what will happen to the temperature of two substances when they reach thermal equilibrium.

• One will be warmer than the other

• Both will be at the same temperature

• Both will cool down to absolute zero

• Both will heat up indefinitely

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TEKS.SCI.7.8B

How does thermal energy move between two objects at different temperatures?

• From cooler to warmer

• From warmer to cooler

• It does not move

• It moves randomly

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TEKS.SCI.7.8B

A hot cup of tea is left in a room. Describe the process that occurs until the tea reaches room temperature.

• The tea will heat up the room

• The tea will cool down until it reaches thermal equilibrium with the room

• The tea will remain hot indefinitely

• The tea will evaporate completely

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TEKS.SCI.7.8B

Analyze how the kinetic energy of particles changes as a substance cools down.

• Kinetic energy increases

• Kinetic energy decreases

• Kinetic energy remains constant

• Kinetic energy fluctuates randomly

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TEKS.SCI.7.8C