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WorksheetsHeat Transfer and Air Pressure
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The transfer of heat energy through touching is called
a)
radiation
b)
transferation
c)
conduction
d)
convection
2.
The heat from a campfire warming you up is an example of what type of heat transfer?
a)
convection
b)
radiation
c)
conduction
d)
flame
3.
Which one of these is a unit that HEAT is measured in?
a)
Inches of mercury
b)
Millibars
c)
Celsius
d)
Horsepower
4.
Heat transfer that happens in a circular motion in a fluid like water or air is called
a)
convection
b)
conduction
c)
radiation
d)
current
5.
What tool do scientists use to measure air pressure?
a)
thermometer
b)
barometer
c)
ruler
d)
pedometer
6.
At the top of Mount Everest the air pressure is ____________ than it is at sea level.
a)
higher
b)
lower
c)
the same
d)
zero
7.
The weatherman on the TV says that a low pressure system has moved into the area. Which of the following weather conditions might you expect based on this information?
a)
Rainy
b)
Dry
c)
Sunny
d)
Clear
8.
The force of air molecules bumping into each other is what we call
a)
wind
b)
air pressure
c)
weather
d)
heat transfer
9.
Which of the following units is used to measure air pressure?
a)
Celsius
b)
Fahrenheit
c)
Kelvin
d)
Inches of mercury
10.
If it is sunny outside with clear skies, we can assume that what kind of pressure system is in the area?
a)
low pressure
b)
medium pressure
c)
high pressure
d)
no pressure
11.
The heat you feel when you touch a hot surface is an example of what kind of heat transfer?
a)
Convection
b)
Radiation
c)
Burning
d)
Conduction
12.
When molecules heat up they move at a _______ speed
a)
slower
b)
same
c)
faster
d)
colder
13.
If you check the weather forecast and it says that it will be 30° CELSIUS today, what kind of outfit would you put on?
a)
Long pants and a winter coat
b)
Short sleeves and shorts
c)
Long pants and a sweatshirt
d)
Snow pants and a snowsuit
14.
When there are more air molecules in a space, the air pressure will __________.
a)
decrease
b)
stay the same
c)
increase
d)
go away completely
15.
Loosely packed molecules produce which type of air pressure?
a)
Cold pressure
b)
Low pressure
c)
Hot pressure
d)
High pressure
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