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WorksheetsHeat Transfer Review 1
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A pot is heated on a stove. Which process causes the metal handle ofthe pot to also become hot?
a)
combustion
b)
convection
c)
radiation
d)
conduction
2.
A dark colored wall becomes warm when the Sun is shining on it. After the Sun sets, a person standing a meter away can feel warmth from the wall. How does heat transfer from the wall tothe person?
a)
radiation
b)
conduction
c)
convection
d)
insulation
3.
What happens to metal railroad tracks during the heat of a summer day?
a)
decrease in weight
b)
increase in weight
c)
decrease in length
d)
increase in length
4.
Christie wants to determine the best material to make a new type of cookware. What type of material should she choose?
a)
A material that conduct heats evenly.
b)
A material that can be easily bent into shape.
c)
A material that does not transmit electricity.
d)
A material that will remain cool to the touch.
5.
A cooler made from which materials would be best to use to keep food cold?
a)
plastic
b)
paper
c)
wood
6.
Which is the best example of radiation?
a)
warming hot dogs over a fire
b)
boiling water on a stove-top burner
c)
burning a piece of paper with a candle flame
7.
Which is most responsible for the uneven heating of the air in theatmosphere?
a)
radiation
b)
convection
c)
conduction
d)
condensation
8.
A student places a cup of cold water on a counter in a hot room. After a short time, the student notices that the water in the cup is no longer cold. Which best explains why the water in the cup is no longer cold?
a)
The coldness of the water transferred to the air, making the water in the cup warmer.
b)
The coldness of the water was conducted to the cup, making the water in the cupwarmer.
c)
The heat from the air transferred to the water in the cup, making the water in the cup warmer.
d)
The heat from the air caused the cold water in the cup to condense, making thewater warmer.
9.
What is the original source of most of the energy that people use?
a)
Energy that reaches Earth’s surface by radiation from the Sun.
b)
Energy that reaches Earth’s surface by convection from the Sun.
c)
Energy that reaches Earth’s surface by radiation from Earth’s core.
d)
Energy that reaches Earth’s surface by conduction from Earth’s core.
10.
What conditions are necessary for heat conduction to occur between two objects?
a)
The objects must be surrounded by air or water.
b)
Two objects at different temperatures are touching one another.
c)
Two objects at different temperatures are located close to one another.
d)
One object must emit energy as light and heat and another object absorbs the energy.
11.
A student is trying to open a jar with a metal lid. The lid of the jar is very tight, and the student is not able to open it. The student puts the jar and lid under hot water, and then attempts to open it. The lid easily opens. Which best explains why the lid was easy to open after putting it under hot water?
a)
The hot water melted the glue that was holding the lid shut, making it easier to open.
b)
The hot water expanded the metal lid of the jar, making it easier to open.
c)
The hot water caused the jar to contract, making the lid easier to open.
d)
The hot water made it easier for the student to get a grip on the jar, so it was easier to open.
12.
Which color reflects heat radiation the best?
a)
red
b)
blue
c)
white
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