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WorksheetsScience 5.P.3.2 Heat Transfer Effects
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Which best explains why
a full glass bottle of water
should not be stored in a freezer?
The temperature of the freezer will make the water too cold.
Water expands when it freezes, and could break the bottle.
Water contracts when it freezes, and could break the bottle.
The temperature of the freezer will not make the water cold.
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?
Metals expand when they are heated.
Metals are easier to grip when they are warm.
Glass contracts when it is heated.
Hot water reduces friction between metal and glass.
An engineer can choose from three 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?
Wood
Aluminum
Tin
conductor of heat?
What happens to metal railroad tracks during the heat of a summer day?
Decrease in length
Increase in length
Decrease in weight
Increase in weight
most likely to expand
if exposed to freezing temperatures?
Clarissa wants to determine the best material to make a new type of cookware. What type of material should she choose?
A material that can be easily bent into shape.
A material that does not transmit electricity.
A material that will remain hot to the touch.
A material that conduct heats evenly.
What is being demonstrated in this diagram?
Heat causes gases to contract.
Heat causes gases to expand.
As air cools, air currents flow clockwise.
As air cools, air currents flow counterclockwise.
cold during an afternoon
sports game. Which container would most likely
keep her drinks cold for several hours?
a hot day at the beach.
Which type of cooler should he select to keep
his food as cold as possible?
a full glass bottle of water
should not be stored in a freezer?
cold during an afternoon
sports game. Which container would most likely
keep her drinks cold for several hours?
most likely to expand
if exposed to freezing temperatures?
Some cooking spatulas are made out of plastic. Why are cooking spatulas often made out of plastic?
Because plastic is a good conductor of electricity, and this makes it safe to use while cooking.
Because plastic catches fire very easily when it is used for cooking.
Because plastic is a good conductor of heat, and this keeps the handle from getting too hot to touch while cooking.
Because plastic is a poor conductor of heat, and this keeps the handle from getting too hot to touch while cooking.
Sara wants to keep drinks cold during an afternoon sports
game. Which container would most likely keep her drinks cold for several hours?
metal, because it will conduct heat
plastic, because it will conduct heat
metal, because it will insulate from heat
plastic, because it will insulate from heat
A family living on the top floor of a tall building complains that their home gets too hot during the day. Which could they add to the roof to allow their home to stay cooler?
black metal
white metal
black rubber
white rubber
Which statement best describes how winter weather can damage roads?
Snow and ice can cause car accidents, which damage roads.
Rain, ice, and snow can cause the painted lines on roads to fade.
Cold temperatures can cause road materials to expand, creating
potholes.
Water can get into cracks in roads, then freeze and expand, making the cracks worse.
What happens to metals when they are heated?
melt
contracts
turns to ashes
expands
Which of the following would make the best insulator?
copper
aluminum
wood
steel
Susan walked outside to get some clothes off the line where they were drying. She noticed that the black shirt seemed warmer then the white one. What would explain this?
The black shirt had more molecules than the white shirt.
The white shirt absorbed more radiant energy then the black shirt.
The white shirt did not receive conduction as well as the black shirt.
The black shirt absorbed more radiant energy then the white shirt.
Znaya was cooking a hot pot of chili. Why should she use a wooden spoon to stir the chili?
Wood is a good conductor and allows thermal energy to move to the spoon form the chili.
Wood is a poor conductor that allows thermal energy to move from the chili to the spoon.
Wood is a good conductor that does not allow the thermal energy to move from the chili to the spoon.
Wood is a poor conductor and it does not allow the thermal energy from the chili to move to the spoon quickly.
A container of water is heated to 100°C. At this temperature, what will happen to the water?
It will boil, and the molecules will move more quickly.
It will melt, and the molecules will move more slowly.
It will freeze, and the molecules will move more slowly.
It will condense, and the molecules will move more quickly.
Which phase change causes an increase in the motion of atoms?
liquid -> solid
gas -> liquid
liquid -> gas
gas -> solid
Which container will be less likely to feel cold on the outside when filled with ice?
a foam cup
a glass cup
a metal cup
a paper cup
A student fills a bicycle tire with air on a very hot day. The next day, the temperature drops and it is much cooler. The student notices that the bicycle tire is almost flat. What best explains why the tire is flat?
The cooler temperature caused the air in the tire to expand, which put a hole in the tire, causing it to go flat.
The cooler temperature caused the air in the tire to freeze, making the tire flat.
The cooler temperature caused the air in the tire to contract, making the tire appear flat.
The cooler temperature caused the metal part of the bicycle to expand, putting a hole in the tire and making it go flat.
Which best explains why a metal ice cream scoop works more efficiently than a plastic ice cream scoop when dipped in warm water prior to scooping the ice cream?
The metal heats more quickly than the plastic.
The plastic heats more quickly than the metal.
The metal insulates against heat.
The plastic conducts heat.
Why are pots used for cooking made of metal?
Metal makes the handle look attractive.
Metal is an excellent conductor of heat.
Metal is a poor conductor of heat.
Metal is an excellent insulator of heat.
Why is copper often used to line the bottom of cookware?
Copper cools quickly.
Copper is inexpensive.
Copper is a good insulator.
Copper is a good conductor.
Why does ice cream placed in a plastic cooler melt slower than ice cream placed in a metal pot?
because metal is a better insulator than plastic
because plastic is a better insulator than metal
because metal insulates against more heat
because plastic conducts more heat
How do a wooden spoon and a metal spoon react when placed into a pot of hot soup?
Neither spoon gets hot because heat does not transfer through metal or wood.
Both spoons will quickly become hot because heat transfers through all materials equally.
The metal spoon gets hot sooner because heat transfers more easily through metal than wood.
The wooden spoon gets hot sooner because heat transfers more easily through wood than metal.
Why do asphalt streets often have cracks in them?
because asphalt is a good conductor of heat
because asphalt expands when heated and contracts when cooled
because asphalt is an insulator that helps keep heat from escaping
because asphalt contracts when heated and expands when cooled
Which material is most likely to expand if exposed to freezing temperatures?
iron
wood
water
plastic
Which explains how most metals react to being heated?
They become brittle.
They contract.
They break.
They expand.
A family living on the top floor of a tall building complains that their home gets too hot during the day. Which could they add to the roof to allow their home to stay cooler?
black metal
white metal
black rubber
white rubber
Which statement best describes how winter weather can damage roads?
Snow and ice can cause car accidents, which damage roads.
Rain, ice, and snow can cause the painted lines on roads to fade.
Cold temperatures can cause road materials to expand, creating potholes.
Water can get into cracks in roads, then freeze and expand, making the cracks worse.
What happens to metal railroad tracks during the heat of a summer day?
Decrease in length
Increase in length
Decrease in weight
Increase in weight
Why should Ann leave space at the top of her plastic bottle when filling with water and then freezing it overnight?
Water expands when frozen, so the water will need more space.
Water contracts when frozen, so the water will need more space.
Plastic contracts when frozen, so the water will need more space.
Plastic expands when frozen, so the water will need more space.
On a hot day in the sun, why does Robert use a foam can holder to keep his drink cool?
Foam insulates the cold drink.
Foam reflects cold air from the can.
Foam reflects cold air from the can.
Foam conducts heat between the can and the air.
Miguel is packing popsicles for a picnic. In which type of container would it be best for Miguel to store his popsicles?
aluminum
copper
paper
foam
Sara wants to keep drinks cold during an afternoon sports
game. Which container would most likely keep her drinks cold for several hours?
metal, because it will conduct heat
plastic, because it will conduct heat
metal, because it will insulate from heat
plastic, because it will insulate from heat
conductor of heat?
Bob is putting new water pipes in his house. Which material would be best for Bob to use to prevent his pipes from freezing? (Try to stop heat transfer!)
aluminum
copper
plastic
steel
Jackson likes to cook but is always in a hurry. He needs a pot that will cook his food quickly. Which is the best material for his cooking pot?
copper
glass
plastic
wood
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?
Metals expand when they are heated.
Metals are easier to grip when they are warm.
Glass contracts when it is heated.
Hot water reduces friction between metal and glass.
Which best explains why a blacksmith must heat iron before shaping it?
Heating iron makes it softer.
Heating iron makes it harder.
Heating iron changes its color.
Heating iron changes its texture.
In art class, the students watch a video about creating glass art. Which
statement best describes how glass is shaped into a vase?
Glass is melted and is more flexible to shape.
Glass is frozen and is more flexible to shape.
Glass is melted and is less flexible to shape.
Glass is frozen and is less flexible to shape.
Dylan will be hiking on a sunny day. What type of container should he
store his water in if he wants it to stay cold?
a metal bottle, because metal radiates heat
a metal bottle, because metal easily conducts heat
a thick plastic bottle, because plastic conducts heat
a thick plastic bottle, because plastic does not easily conduct heat
Sue is building a bike with a metal frame in a warm, sunny area. Which
material would be best for Sue to use for the grips on the handlebars so
that her hands do not get too hot?
silver metal, because silver reflects heat, and metal conducts heat
black metal, because black absorbs heat from the sun, and metal
does not conduct heat
white rubber, because white reflects heat, and the rubber does not heat up quickly
black rubber, because black reflects heat from the sun, and rubber does not conduct heat
On a hot day in the sun, why does Robert use a foam can holder to keep
his drink cool?
Foam insulates the cold drink.
Foam reflects cold air from the can.
Foam reflects heat from the sun off the can.
Foam conducts heat between the can and the air.
Emma fills a wooden box and a plastic container of the same size and
thickness with equal amounts of ice. She wants to determine which
material will keep the ice frozen the longest. Which best explains the
results of her experiment?
The plastic container works best because plastic is a good insulator from heat.
The plastic container works best because plastic is a good conductor of heat.
The wooden box works best because wood is a good insulator from heat.
The wooden box works best because wood is a good conductor of
heat.
What is being demonstrated in this diagram?
Heat causes gases to contract.
Heat causes gases to expand.
As air cools, air currents flow clockwise.
As air cools, air currents flow counterclockwise.
Why do overhead cables need to be installed with extra length?
It does not snap when it contracts during cold weather.
It does not snap when it expands during cold weather.
It does not snap when it contracts during hot weather.
It does not snap when it expands during hot weather.
Clarissa wants to determine the best material to make a new type of cookware. What type of material should she choose?
A material that can be easily bent into shape.
A material that does not transmit electricity.
A material that will remain hot to the touch.
A material that conduct heats evenly.
It was very sunny outside, and John wanted to wear a shirt that would keep him cool. Which color shirt would be best for John to wear?
black
white
brown
dark blue
Which best explains why stainless steel is a good choice as a material to use when making pots and pans?
Stainless steel is a good insulator.
Stainless steel is a poor conductor of heat.
Stainless steel is a good conductor of heat.
Which best describes what will happen to water when it is heated above its boiling point?
It will double in mass.
It will turn into a solid.
It will turn into steam.
Eric sells ice cream at his mom’s yard sale, but he notices that the ice cream melts too fast. Which is the best way to slow the melting?
Place the ice cream in the sun.
Place the ice cream in a cooler.
Place the ice cream near a fan.
Place the ice cream under a tent.
Which best describes a material that could be used as a pan for baking cakes?
good conductor of cold
poor conductor of cold
good conductor of heat
poor conductor of heat
Which best explains why a metal ice cream scoop works more efficiently than a plastic ice cream scoop when dipped in warm water prior to scooping the ice cream?
The metal heats more quickly than the plastic.
The plastic heats more quickly than the metal.
The metal insulates against heat.
The plastic conducts heat.
How do a wooden spoon and a metal spoon react when placed into a pot of hot soup?
Neither spoon gets hot because heat does not transfer through metal or wood.
Both spoons will quickly become hot because heat transfers through all materials equally.
The metal spoon gets hot sooner because heat transfers more easily through metal than wood.
The wooden spoon gets hot sooner because heat transfers more easily through wood than metal.
Why is wool good to use for making clothes?
It burns easily.
It shrinks when wet.
It blocks out cold wind.
It comes from an animal.
Alex is using a plastic material that resists heating up. Which is Alex most likely creating?
a handle for a pan, because it will keep a person’s hand from burning
a stove, because it uses materials that need to heat to high temperatures
a light bulb, because it uses electricity to heat the inside wire and create light
a toaster, because the coils inside a toaster need to radiate heat to warm the food
Miguel is packing popsicles for a picnic. In which type of container would it be best for Miguel to store his popsicles?
aluminum
copper
paper
plastic
Which best explains why many car motor parts are made from metal instead of plastic?
Metal can withstand heat better than most plastics.
Plastic is more expensive than metal.
Plastic is less flexible than metal.
Which best describes how heat changes the state of a substance?
Heat destroys the molecules in a substance.
Heat steals the molecules from cold substances.
Heat absorbs the molecules of a substance and releases them once they cool.
Heat causes the molecules of a substance to spread out into a new arrangement.
Which of the following is a good conductor of heat and electricity?
newspaper
copper wire
glass plate
plastic bottle
Which is TRUE about an insulator?
It can be a good conductor.
It allows heat to pass through easily.
It slows energy transfer.
It provides heat to keep materials warm.
The following are conductors EXCEPT-
Which of these is a conductor?
An insulator does not allow electricity to pass through it easily. Which of the following would make a good insulator?
copper penny
iron nail
metal doorknob
rubber glove
The electrical wires in many homes are made of copper and covered with plastic. Why are copper and plastic good choices for electrical wires?
Copper is a conductor of electricity, and plastic is an insulator of electricity.
Copper is an insulator of electricity, and plastic is a conductor of electricity.
Copper is a conductor of electricity, and plastic is an insulator of heat.
Copper is an insulator of electricity, and plastic is a conductor of heat.
These are examples of
Insulators
Conductors
These are examples of
Conductors
Insulators
___________________ are materials that ALLOW heat and electricity to move easily through them.
Conductors
Insulators
______________ are materials that RESIST the flow of heat or thermal energy.
Conductors
Insulators
Which particles move the FASTEST and have more thermal energy?
Cold Particles
Hot Particles
Which is TRUE about an insulator?
It can be a good conductor.
It allows heat to pass through easily.
It slows energy transfer.
It provides heat to keep materials warm.
Which of the following is a conductor of electrical energy
Rubber band
All of the following objects are examples of conductors EXCEPT
Which of the following is a conductor?
Plastic bottle
Pie Tin
Styrofoam
Wood
Which of the following is a conductor?
Paper clip
Chips
Styrofoam
Straw
Which of the following is an insulator?
Penny
Iron
Tire
Paperclip
Which is NOT a conductor
