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Heat Conductor and Insulator

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the BEST example of an insulator? (Choose one)

a)
b)
c)
d)
2.
Is iron a conductor or insulator?
a)
Conductor
b)
Insulator
3.

Which of the following is NOT an insulator?

a)

Wool

b)

Plastic

c)

Copper

d)

Styrofoam

4.

What are the applications (uses) of heat conductors in our lives? (Give as many as you can)

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5.

Which is NOT an example of an insulator in the kitchen?

a)
b)
c)
d)
6.

A great conductor of heat energy is:

a)

wood

b)

plastic

c)

metal

d)

cloth

7.
Conductors are materials that...
a)
Allow heat to pass through
b)
Stop heat from passing through
c)
Allow cold to pass through
d)
Stop cold from passing through
8.
All of the following are conductors except _______.
a)
metal spoon
b)
wire
c)
iron nail
d)
plastic spoon
9.
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.
10.
An object that doesn't conduct heat well is known as:
a)
a conductor
b)
an insulator
11.
Thermal energy travels...
a)
Hot to cold
b)
Cold to hot
c)
Inside to outside
d)
Outside to inside
12.

Choose the odd (different) one.

a)
b)
c)
d)
13.

Mike was given the following choices: book, pencil, and key. He was asked to choose the odd (different) one, he chose key. What could be his reason?

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14.

What happens to objects if they gain heat? Complete the phrase below.


Ans. These objects will (a)   .

15.

On a scale of 1–4, with 1 being “Limited Understanding” and 4 being “Extensive Understanding,” how would you rate your understanding of our lesson about conductors and insulators?

a)

1 Limited Understanding

b)

2 Poor Understanding

c)

3 Good Understanding

d)

4 Extensive Understanding