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Heat Transfer Review

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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.

2.

Manuel was having trouble opening a new glass jar of pickles. His father told Manuel to hold the metal lid of the jar under running hot water for a few seconds, then try again. Then the lid opened easily. What is the MOST likely reason Manuel’s father suggested using hot water to loosen the lid?

a)

Glass contracts when it is heated.

b)

Metals expand when they are heated.

c)

Metals are easier to grip when they are warm

d)

Hot water reduces friction between metal and glass.

3.

What causes your skin to feel warm when it is in the sun on a summer day?

a)

Particles in the atmosphere reflect energy from the Sun downward.

b)

Hot particles from the Sun still carry some heat when they reach your skin.

c)

The solar wind carries heated air from the Sun’s atmosphere to Earth’s surface.

d)

The Sun radiates energy that passes through space and the atmosphere to your skin.

4.

An engineer can choose from four different materials to make a heat-resistant handle for a stirring spoon. Which material is LEAST likely to get hot when the spoon is placed in boiling water?

a)

Ceramic

b)

Wood

c)

Glass

d)

Iron

5.

A dark-colored wall becomes warm when the sun shines on it. After sunset, a person standing a meter away can feel warmth from the wall. How does heat transfer from the wall to the person?

a)

radiation

b)

conduction

c)

convection

d)

insulation

6.

The area in front of a fire feels warm on a cold evening. What are the processes that cause the person in front of the fire to feel warm?

a)

conduction and convection

b)

radiation and conduction

c)

radiation and convection

d)

radiation, convection, and conduction

7.

The heat from the lamp allows this lizard to remain warm. This is an example of which type of heat transfer?

a)

radiation

b)

convection

c)

conduction

8.

Bill stands in a swimming pool and notices that the water around his feet is a lot cooler than the water near the surface. Which process causes this difference in temperature?

a)

convection

b)

evaporation

c)

radiation

d)

conduction

9.

Which is an example of heat being transferred by conduction?

a)

a furnace heating the air in a school

b)

an ice cube melting in a person’s hand

c)

a pot of water on a stove boiling

d)

the sun heating water in a swimming pool

10.

People sitting around a campfire are able to feel the heat from the fire. How are the people able to feel the heat from the fire without touching the fire?

a)

The heat from the fire travels through the ground and heats the ground around the people.

b)

The heat from the fire is conducted through air molecules to the people.

c)

The heat from the fire rises in the air and then settles around the people.

d)

The heat from the fire radiates from the fire to the people.

11.

Which is an example of conduction?

a)

Steam is rising from a cup of hot coffee.

b)

A hot biscuit is warming the plate it is on.

c)

The sun is shining through a window and warming a table.

12.

Yuko designed an experiment to test the effect of heating and cooling on air. She blew up two balloons to similar sizes and measured their circumferences. She placed one balloon in a freezer for one hour and left the second balloon on the table. After one hour she measured their circumferences again. She then left both balloons on the table for one more hour.

a)

Air contracts when cooled but is not affected by warming.

b)

Cooling causes air to contract and heating causes air to expand.

c)

Balloons put more pressure on cold air than room temperature air.

d)

Freezing causes balloons to contract and thawing causes them expand.

13.
The sun shines down on this family as the play on the beach.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
14.
A group of friends gather around a fire to stay warm.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
15.
The Gulf Stream is a current that brings warm ocean water from the south to the north.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
16.
Walking on the warm sand sand with your bare feet.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
17.
Blow drying your wet hair.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
18.
The man goes to take the hot pot off the stove with his bare hands.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
19.
Warm air rises and the cool air sinks.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
20.
The baby chickens are kept warm from the heat lamps.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
21.
In some cultures, walking on fire is the ultimate sign of strength.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
22.
The candle will slowly heat the metal and transfer the heat directly to the mans hand.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
23.
Johnny accidentally grabbed the handle of the hot pot.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
24.
The warm air from this heater creates a current when the warm air rises and the cold air sinks.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
25.
In how many ways does heat move around the universe?
a)
One
b)
Three
c)
Two
d)
Ten
26.
Hot air moving up is an example of 
a)
Radiation
b)
Conduction
c)
Magic
d)
Convection
27.
Molecules in cold things move more _________
than in hot things.
a)
quickly
b)
slowly
c)
happily
d)
merrily
28.
The transfer of heat by currents through liquids of gases is called
a)
Perspiration
b)
Radiation
c)
Conduction
d)
Convection
29.
Conduction occurs in...
a)
solids
b)
liquids
c)
gases
30.
Warm air is __________ dense than cold air and rises creating convection currents.
a)
more
b)
less
31.
Is Iron a Conductor or Insulator?
a)
Conductor
b)
Insulator
32.
Which is NOT an insulator.
a)
Wool
b)
Plastic
c)
Copper
d)
Glass
33.
Is Wood a conductor or Insulator?
a)
Conductor
b)
Insulator
34.
What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?
a)
An insulator allows electricity to flow through it easily and a conductor does not
b)
A conductor allows electricity to flow through it easily and an insulator does not.
c)
An insulator is magnetic and a conductor is not
d)
A conductor is magnetic and an insulator is not
35.
A great conductor of energy is:
a)
wood
b)
plastic
c)
metal
d)
cloth
36.
All of the following are conductors except _______.
a)
metal spoon
b)
wire
c)
iron nail
d)
plastic spoon
37.
An object that doesn't conduct heat well is known as:
a)
a conductor
b)
an insulator
38.
What object would best complete this circuit?
a)
A battery
b)
a peice of yarn
c)
an insulator
d)
a conductor
39.

What is the meaning of heat conductor?

a)

Materials that made from rubber.

b)

Materials that can’t allow heat flow.

c)

Materials that allow heat flow.

40.

What is the meaning of heat insulators?

a)

Materials that allow heat flow slowly.

b)

Materials that prevent heat flow.

c)

Materials that transfer heat flow.

41.

What is the function of wall of an ice box ?

a)

To maintain the coolness of subtance inside the box

b)

To keep the ice carefully from any crashes

42.

This girl is wearing pink wool earmuffs to keep her ears warm in the snowy weather. Differentiate between conductors and insulators. How does the wool affect heat transfer? (wool is a type of fabric)

a)

The wool is a conductor that transfers heat from her ears to the wool earmuffs.

b)

The wool is an insulator that provides heat to keep the girl's ears warm.

c)

The wool is a conductor that transfers heat from the girl's earmuffs to her ears.

d)

The wool is an insulator that keep the girl's ears from loosing heat.

43.

An insulator is often used to help regulate an object's temperature. Differentiate between conductors and insulators. Which item is an example of an insulator?

a)

plastic Ziplock baggie

b)

lunchbox

c)

cardboard juice box

d)

napkin

44.

The following are conductors EXCEPT-

a)
b)
c)
d)
45.

Which of these is a conductor?

a)
b)
c)
d)