WorksheetsInsulators
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which would probably keep an ice cream cone from melting?
a)
An ice cream cone
b)
A styrofoam cup
c)
A plastic cup
2.
Gloves help keep your hands warm in winter because:
a)
They are conductors of heat.
b)
They are fuzzy.
c)
They are conductors of electrical energy.
d)
They are insulators.
3.
True or False: An insulator is a type of material that allows heat to escape from an object quickly.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
What is the BEST example of an insulator?
a)
A plastic toy
b)
A wooden table
c)
A styrofoam cup
d)
A metal roof
5.
What is the BEST example of an insulator?
a)
A wooden block
b)
A ceramic mug
c)
A glass cup
d)
A metal bowl
6.
Why should oven gloves be made from materials which are good thermal insulators?
a)
Oven gloves made from good thermal insulators will be more comfortable
b)
Oven gloves made from good thermal insulators will keep the food hot
c)
Oven gloves made from good thermal insulators will protect hands from being burned
d)
Good thermal insulators will keep the oven hot
7.
David made hot tea. He wants to put the tea in a cup that will not burn his hands. David should NOT put his tea in a cup made of -
a)
wood
b)
aluminum
c)
styrofoam
d)
ceramic
8.
London is collecting various equipment to be used for a science fair project. Which item should he choose to demonstrate the insulation of thermal energy and why?
a)
Aluminum pie pan, because heat travels through it quickly
b)
Plastic knife, because it can melt easily
c)
Wooden log, because it can be used to start a fire
d)
Wool sweater, because it keeps people warm
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