Heat Conductors & Insulators Quiz

Which material is a good conductor of heat?

• Plastic

• Wood

• Metal

• Rubber

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Which of these would be best to use for a handle on a cooking pot?

• Copper

• Aluminum

• Wood

• Steel

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Why are metal pans often used for cooking?

• They are poor conductors of heat

• They are easy to bend

• They conduct heat well

• They are lightweight

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Which item would most likely keep your drink cold the longest?

• A metal cup

• A glass cup

• A plastic foam cup

• A ceramic mug

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Which of the following is a poor conductor of heat?

• Iron

• Copper

• Foam

• Aluminum

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True or False: Wood is a good conductor of heat.

(a)  

True or False: Metal spoons can get hot quickly when placed in hot soup.

(a)  

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True or False: Insulators help stop heat from moving from one place to another.

(a)  

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Materials that do not allow heat to pass through easily are called (a)   .

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A (a)   is a material that allows heat to move through it easily.

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