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Heat 2021 LSS NT

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 20mins

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Class
Date
1.

In heat transfer, heat always flows from the _______________ object to the _______________ object.

a)

hotter / colder

b)

colder / hotter

c)

hotter / hotter

d)

colder / colder

2.

How does heat move?

a)

from a warmer to a cooler object

b)

from a cooler to a warmer object

c)

toward a hot object

d)

away from a cold object

3.

All of the following state the importance of heat EXCEPT one. Which is it?

a)

Heat can dry our wet hair.

b)

Heat is used to fry nuggets.

c)

Heat can make our room cool.

4.

All of the following state the importance of heat EXCEPT one. Which is it?

a)

Heat can dry our wet hair.

b)

Heat is used to fry nuggets.

c)

Heat can make our room cool.

5.

Animals and humans need the sun’s heat energy in order to survive.

a)

True

b)

False

6.
The liquid in the thermometer rises when it is placed in the hot water because ___________. 
a)
it gains heat from the hot water and expands.
b)
loses heat from the hot water and contracts. 
c)
the surrounding air is too warm. 
d)
the liquid is boiling. 
7.

What can be done to ensure that the tracks do not become crooked like this? You may choose more than one answer.

a)

Expansion gap should be included between tracks.

b)

Rollers should be placed below the train tracks.

c)

A longer track should be used.

d)

Ensure that the track made of one continuous piece of metal only

8.
A bimetallic strip is made up of _____________________ welded together.
a)
two metals of the same kind 
b)
two different metals that expand and contract unequally
c)
two different metals that expand and contract equally
9.

Lisa has a bottle of water. How can she increase the heat energy of the water?

a)

She can pour the water into a larger bottle.

b)

She can increase the temperature of the water.

c)

She can place the bottle of water in the refrigerator.

d)

She can divide the water between tow identical containers.

10.
When you touch something that feels cold, 
a)
heat from your hand moves into the cold substance.
b)
coldness moves from the cold substance into your hand.
c)
it melts.
d)
it freezes.
11.

How does heat move?

a)

from a warmer to a cooler object

b)

from a cooler to a warmer object

c)

toward a hot object

d)

away from a cold object

12.

Temperature is a measure of the degree of

a)

Energy only

b)

Hotness or coldness

c)

Hotness only

d)

Energy and hotness

13.

Two objects touching each other have the same temperature. Which statement is true?

a)

Heat flows between the two objects.

b)

There is no heat transfer between the two objects.

c)

Heat flows from one object to the other.

d)

Coldness flows from one object to the other.

14.

How does heat flow?

a)

block R to block S

b)

block S to block R

c)

heat does not flow between them

15.

How does heat flow?

a)

object C to object D

b)

object D to object C

c)

heat does not flow between them

16.

How does heat flow?

a)

object P to object Q

b)

object Q to object P

c)

heat does not flow between them

17.

Metal X expands more than metal Y. What happens when a bimetallic strip made up of X and Y is heated?

a)

Bend upwards

b)

Bend downwards

c)

Does not bend

18.

What is the function of a thermostat?

a)

Increase temperature

b)

Maintain temperature

c)

Decrease temperature

19.

To carry out its function, a thermostat is usually made up of

a)

Metal

b)

Non-metal

c)

Bimetallic strip

d)

Metal strip

20.

An electric iron has a (a)   to maintain temperature.

21.

When water in the flask was cooled down, the water level dropped because ______________.

a)

the water gained heat and expanded

b)

the water lost heat and expanded

c)

the water gained heat and contracted

d)

the water lost heat and contracted

22.

A bottle of air is connected to a balloon. When the bottle is placed in hot water, ______________.

a)

the air in the balloon gained heat and the balloon expanded

b)

the air in the balloon lost heat and the balloon expanded

c)

the air in the balloon gained heat and the balloon contracted

d)

the air in the balloon lost heat and the balloon contracted

23.
A bimetallic strip is made up of _____________________ welded together.
a)
two metals of the same kind 
b)
two different metals that expand and contract unequally
c)
two different metals that expand and contract equally
24.

Expansion can be a problem in

a)

Power cable

b)

Railway tracks

c)

Fire alarm

25.

Contraction can be a problem in

a)

Power cable

b)

Railway tracks

c)

Fire alarm

26.

Expansion can be a benefit in

a)

Power cable

b)

Railway tracks

c)

Fire alarm

27.

The small gaps between tracks of train enable the tracks to ______________ and preventing any damage.

a)

contract

b)

expand

c)

longer

d)

shorter

28.

Immerse the lid of a bottle in _______________ to make it expand and loosen it.

a)

cold water

b)

hot water

c)

liquid soap

d)

vinegar

29.

When the oven becomes hot, the bimetallic strip bends upwards. The electrical contacts no longer touch, the circuit is (a)  

30.

There is also a gap to allow for (a)  

31.

The picture shows a bimetallic strip in a fire alarm. When there is a fire outbreak, the bimetallic strip will get hot, ....

a)

bend downwards, complete the circuit and the alarm rings.

b)

bend upwards, open the circuit and the alarm will not ring.

c)

becomes longer, open the circuit and the alarm will not ring.