Thermal Energy Quiz

Which of the following is an example of thermal energy transfer by conduction?

• Sunlight warming your face

• A metal spoon getting hot from a boiling pot

• Warm air rising to the ceiling

• A microwave heating food

Which material is the best conductor of thermal energy?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Copper

• Glass

Which of the following processes involves the transfer of thermal energy through a fluid?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation

How does thermal energy transfer in a vacuum?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• It cannot transfer

Which of the following statements best explains why metal feels colder than wood at the same temperature?

• Metal is a better conductor of heat

• Metal is a better insulator

• Wood has a higher density

• Wood reflects heat better

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Why does ice melt faster on a metal surface than on a wooden surface?

• Metal is colder than wood

• Metal conducts heat better than wood

• Wood absorbs more heat

• Wood is a better conductor of heat

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Which of the following best describes the process of convection?

• Transfer of heat through direct contact

• Transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves

• Transfer of heat through fluid movement

• Transfer of heat through reflection

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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

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A student observes that a metal bench feels warmer than a wooden bench on a sunny day. What could be a reason for this observation?

• Metal reflects more sunlight

• Metal absorbs more sunlight

• Wood absorbs more sunlight

• Wood reflects more sunlight

Why does a metal spoon feel hotter than a plastic spoon when both are left in a hot soup?

• Metal reflects heat better

• Plastic absorbs more heat

• Plastic is a better conductor of heat

• Metal is a better conductor of heat