WorksheetsHeat Transfer Challenge
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
This is a lava lamp. When the light bulb heats the wax, the wax rises. When the wax cools, it falls. This cycle of rising/falling is an example of:
Conduction.
Convection.
Radiation.
Insulation
The candle will slowly heat the metal and transfer the heat directly to the mans hand.
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Insulation
The warm air from this heater creates a current when the warm air rises and the cold air sinks.
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Insulation
The sun shines down on this family as the play on the beach.
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Insulation
Why do we wear jackets in cold weather?
To keep cold out
To generate heat
To reduce heat loss
To look cool
Poor conductors like wood and plastic are called:
Conductors
Insulators
Burners
Radiators
What waves can transfer heat through the vacuum of empty space?
Electromagnetic waves
Sine waves
Ocean waves
What is a transfer of heat energy by electromagnetic waves?
Radiation
Convection
Conduction
Insulation
A chair is placed several feet from a fireplace. The fireplace has a glass screen. The side of the chair facing the fireplace gets warm because of
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Insulation
