Exploring Thermal Energy Concepts

Which of the following is a method of heat transfer that involves the movement of fluids?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation

What is the primary method of heat transfer in solids?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Evaporation

Which material is a good thermal conductor?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Copper

• Rubber

Which of the following is a good thermal insulator?

• Aluminum

• Glass

• Iron

• Styrofoam

What is the relationship between temperature and thermal energy?

• They are the same thing.

• Temperature measures the average kinetic energy of particles, while thermal energy is the total energy.

• Temperature is the total energy, while thermal energy measures the average kinetic energy.

• There is no relationship.

Which of the following processes involves heat transfer through electromagnetic waves?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation

Why does metal feel colder than wood at the same temperature?

• Metal is a better insulator.

• Metal conducts heat away from your hand faster.

• Wood conducts heat away from your hand faster.

• Metal has a higher temperature.

Which of the following is an example of convection in everyday life?

• A metal spoon getting hot in a pot of soup

• The sun warming your face

• Boiling water circulating in a pot

• A blanket keeping you warm

What happens to the particles in a substance as it is heated?

• They move slower.

• They move faster.

• They stop moving.

• They move in a straight line.

Which of the following is NOT a method of heat transfer?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation