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Unit 2 Lesson 3 - Thermal Energy and Heat Review Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

True or False: The kinetic theory of matter states that all of the particles that make up matter are constantly in motion.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Temperature is a measure of the ________ _ kinetic energy of all the particles in an object.

a)

Total

b)

Average

c)

Negative

d)

Positive

3.

Thermal energy is the _________ kinetic energy of all the particles.

a)

Average

b)

Total

c)

Negative

d)

Positive

4.

Energy transferred from an object at a higher temperature to an object at a lower temperature is called __________.

a)

Steam

b)

Thermal

c)

Heat

d)

Fire

5.

True or False: Two materials might have the same temperature, but their thermal energies can be different.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Heat is also measured in (J) because heat is a form of energy. ( J ) stands for _________.

a)

Jackie

b)

Jewels

c)

Joules

d)

Joints

7.

In what direction does heat flow?

a)

cold to hot

b)

cold to cold

c)

hot to hot

d)

hot to cold

8.

The transfer of thermal energy when particles of a fluid move from one place to another is called

a)

conduction.

b)

convection.

c)

radiation.

9.

Any material that conducts thermal energy poorly, are called __________.

a)

Conductors

b)

Insulators

10.

Any material that conducts thermal energy good, are called ________.

a)

Conductors

b)

Insulators

11.
What happens to particles as they heat up?
a)
They slow down
b)
Nothing
c)
They don't move
d)
They speed up
12.
What happens to particles as they cool down?
a)
They slow down
b)
Nothing
c)
They don't move
d)
They speed up
13.
Which sentence explains why a cold metal spoon placed in a pot of boiling water becomes hot?
a)
Thermal energy is transferred from the spoon to the water.
b)
Thermal energy is transferred from the water to the spoon.
c)
Thermal energy in the water is transformed into kinetic energy in the spoon.
d)
Thermal energy in the spoon is transformed into kinetic energy in the water.
14.
Thermal energy always moves from ____________ objects to ______________ objects.
a)
cooler, warmer
b)
warmer, cooler
c)
faster, slower
d)
slower, faster
15.
Thermal energy stops moving when the objects have the same temperature.
a)
True
b)
False
16.

What materials would be good insulators for a handle on a pan or pot that would be used on the stove?

a)

wood or metal

b)

metal or rubber

c)

wood or rubber

d)

copper or steel

17.

Which of the following are kinds of heat transfer.

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

d)

All of the above

18.
Which example below is an example of radiation?
a)
Standing on a hot metal bridge
b)
The attic is warmer than the basement
c)
The Sun heating the Earth
d)
Touching hot sand with your feet
19.
Which material is the best conductor of heat?
a)
glass
b)
styrofoam
c)
metal
d)
wood
20.

What is the intended purpose of a camp fire?

a)

chemical and sound energy

b)

heat and light energy

c)

electrical and mechanical energy

d)

sound and magnetic energy