Understanding Thermal Energy Basics

Which of the following is a source of thermal energy?

• A battery

• The Sun

What is the process of heat transfer through direct contact called?

• Insulation

• Conduction

Which material is a good thermal conductor?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Copper

• Rubber

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What is the method of heat transfer that involves the movement of fluids?

• Convection

• Conduction

Which of the following is an example of a thermal insulator?

• Styrofoam

• Aluminum

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

• Reflection

• Convection

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What is the effect on an object's thermal energy when its temperature rises?

• It increases

• It decreases

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Which of the following best describes a thermal insulator?

• A material that reflects light

• A material that does not transfer heat easily

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Which of the following is a source of thermal energy?

• A flashlight

• A refrigerator

• A campfire

• A bicycle

What supplies energy to water to make steam?

• cold

• precipitation

• solid

• heat

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