Energy Transfer and Heat Conduction Quiz

What is an example of energy transfer?

• A metal spoon in hot soup

• A book on a shelf

• A car parked in a garage

• A light bulb turned off

Which of the following is an example of conduction?

• A metal spoon warming up while stirring hot coffee

• A fan blowing air

• A light bulb glowing

• A car engine running

What happens during convection in boiling water?

• Hot water at the bottom rises while cooler water sinks

• Water stays still

• Water evaporates instantly

• Water freezes

What is an example of radiation?

• Feeling warmth from a campfire even when you are not touching the flames.

• Warm air rising near a heater and cool air sinking across the room.

• A cup of hot chocolate giving off heat.

• An iron skillet warming up.

Which of the following is an example of thermal energy?

• A cup of hot chocolate giving off heat.

• Warm air rising near a heater.

• Feeling warmth from a space heater across the room.

• Sea breeze during the day.

What happens in a convection oven?

• A fan moves hot air around to cook food evenly.

• Heat lamps keep food warm in a restaurant.

• Warm air rises and cool air sinks.

• An iron skillet warms up.

What is an example of chemical energy being used in everyday life?

• Ice cream melting on a hot day.

• A battery powering a flashlight.

• Steam rising from boiling pasta.

• Lava flowing from a volcano.

Which of the following involves chemical energy turning into motion?

• Gasoline in a car engine.

• A heated blanket keeping someone warm.

• Your hands warming up when you rub them together.

• Ice cream melting on a hot day.

What happens when wood burns in a campfire?

• Chemical energy is stored.

• Chemical energy is released as heat and light.

• Chemical energy turns into motion.

• Chemical energy is absorbed.

What is mechanical energy?

• Energy stored in substances

• Energy of motion or position of an object

• Energy from the sun

• Energy from chemical reactions