Heat Transfer Quiz

What is heat transfer?

• The movement of cold air

• The movement of light

• The movement of heat from one object to another

• The changing of water to ice

Which direction does heat always travel?

• From cold to hot

• In circles

• From hot to cold

• From left to right

What is conduction?

• Heat transfer through air

• Heat transfer through solids when they touch

• Heat transfer through liquids only

• Heat transfer by waves

Which of the following is an example of conduction?

• The sun warming your skin

• Boiling water moving in a pot

• A metal spoon becoming hot in a pot

• Warm air rising in a room

What is convection?

• Heat transfer through solid contact

• Heat transfer through liquids and gases

• Heat transfer by light

• Heat transfer through touching metal

Which of these is an example of convection?

• Heating a metal rod

• Warm air rising near a heater

• Toasting bread in a toaster

• Touching a hot pot handle

What is radiation?

• Heat transferred through solids

• Heat transferred through a liquid

• Heat transferred by electromagnetic waves

• Heat transferred only at night

Which of the following is an example of radiation?

• Hot air rising above a fire

• The sun heating the earth

• A pot on a hot stove

• A towel wrapping a cold bottle

How does the heat from a campfire reach your face?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Absorption

Why does hot air rise and cold air sink?

• Because hot air is heavier

• Because cold air glows

• Because hot air is lighter

• Because air can't move