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Temperature and Heat and Specific Heat Combined

Total questions: 101

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Device/Object that measures temperature. 
a)
Thermal energy
b)
Temperature
c)
Thermometer
d)
Heat
2.
The most widely used temperature scale, is based on the behavior of water. It's also called Centigrade.
a)
Celsius
b)
Fahrenheit
c)
Kelvin
d)
All of them
3.
Scientists' favorite temperature scale, because it begins at the absolute coldest anything can get. 
a)
Celsius
b)
Fahrenheit
c)
Kelvin
d)
All of them
4.

The absolute coldest anything can get.

In Celsius it's at -273 degrees. Or 0 degrees Kelvin.

a)

Absolute cold

b)

Kelvin

c)

Absolute zero

d)

I don't know

5.
The faster molecules move, 
a)
the higher the temperature
b)
the less temperature
c)
the same temperature
d)
I don't know
6.
The slower molecules move, 
a)
the higher the temperature
b)
the less temperature
c)
the same temperature
d)
I don't know
7.
Boiling water has more temperature than cold water because...
a)
its molecules are moving MORE
b)
its molecules are moving LESS
c)
it has more molecules
d)
I don't know
8.
Temperature at which ALL molecules stop moving. 
a)
100ºC
b)
Absolute zero
c)
0ºC
d)
32ºF
9.
The temperature of a substance increases as___.
a)
the substance expands
b)
the average kinetic energy of its particles increases
c)
the substance's volume increases
d)
the substance's mass increases
10.

Three substances, A - 30⁰C ; B - 60⁰C ; and C - 45⁰C are left on a counter overnight. The next morning they are both 21⁰C. Which substance exchanged the most thermal energy?

a)

Substance A

b)

Substance B

c)

Substance C

11.
What does the average kinetic energy of an object's particles tell you?
a)
how hot the object is
b)
how cold the object is
c)
the temperature of the object 
d)
how fast the particles are moving
12.
If the particles in an object have more kinetic energy, what must be true?
a)
The object's temperature is lower
b)
The object's temperature is higher
c)
The object moves faster
d)
The object is heavier
13.
Scientists use either the ____ scale or the ____ scale.
a)
celsius, farenheit
b)
farenheit, kelvin
c)
kelvin
d)
celsius, kelvin
14.
Heat is thermal energy that flows between objects that differ in___.
a)
temperature
b)
radiation
c)
thermal energy
d)
specific heat
15.

The total kinetic energy of a substance's particles (speed and amount)?

a)

thermal energy

b)

heat

c)

convection

d)

conduction

16.

Which one has more thermal energy?

a)

an ice cube in a glass of lemonade

b)

a bathtub full of warm water

c)

a pot of soup boiling on the stove

d)

a cup of hot coffee

17.

The condition where two substances in physical contact with each other exchange no heat energy. They are said to be the same temperature.

a)

Thermal Energy

b)

Cooler to Warmer

c)

Energy Transfer

d)

Thermal Equilibrium

18.

What happens to the temperature if I add ice cubes to a glass of soda

a)

The heat transfers from the coke to the ice

b)

The heat transfers from the ice to the coke

19.

Two objects have different temperatures. Object A has a temperature of 42 degrees and Object B is 37 degrees. Which direction should the energy transfer between Objects A and B?

a)

From Object A to Object B

b)

From Object B to Object A

c)

Energy will not transfer

d)

Energy will transfer both directions

20.

You leave your cold spoon in a hot bowl of oatmeal. What happens after an hour?

a)

The temperature of both the oatmeal and the spoon stay the same

b)

The spoon and the oatmeal become the same temperature

c)

Only the temperature of the oatmeal will change

d)

Only the temperature of the spoon will change

21.

Thermal Energy is

a)

the energy of electrons moving through a circuit

b)

the energy stored due to its position

c)

the energy of particles in motion which can be described as heat

d)

the energy of moving downhill

22.
The slower molecules move, 
a)
the higher the temperature
b)
the less temperature
c)
the same temperature
d)
I don't know
23.
The faster molecules move, 
a)
the higher the temperature
b)
the less temperature
c)
the same temperature
d)
I don't know
24.
Boiling water has more temperature than cold water because...
a)
its molecules are moving MORE
b)
its molecules are moving LESS
c)
it has more molecules
d)
I don't know
25.
Device/Object that measures temperature. 
a)
Thermal energy
b)
Temperature
c)
Thermometer
d)
Heat
26.
There are 3 main scales by which temperature is measured. 
a)
True 
b)
False
27.
A temperature scale that is used mostly in United States. 
According to it, water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees.
a)
Celsius
b)
Fahrenheit
c)
Kelvin
d)
All of them
28.
Select the temperature in °F
a)
30°F
b)
10°F
c)
20°F
d)
0°F
29.
Select the temperature in °C
a)
30°C
b)
100°C
c)
90°C
d)
40°C
30.
Scientists' favorite temperature scale, because it begins at the absolute coldest anything can get. 
a)
Celsius
b)
Fahrenheit
c)
Kelvin
d)
All of them
31.
Temperature at which ALL molecules stop moving. 
a)
100ºC
b)
Absolute zero
c)
0ºC
d)
32ºF
32.

What is the freezing/melting point of water of the Celsius scale?

a)

−273oC-273^oC

b)

0oC0^oC

c)

32oC32^oC

d)

273oC273^oC

33.

What is the freezing/melting point of water of the Fahrenheit scale?

a)

−273oF-273^oF

b)

0oF0^oF

c)

32oF32^oF

d)

273oF273^oF

34.

What is the boiling point of water on the Celsius scale?

a)

0oC0^oC

b)

373oC373^oC

c)

100oC100^oC

d)

212oC212^oC

35.

What is the boiling point of water on the Fahrenheit scale?

a)

0oF0^oF

b)

373oF373^oF

c)

100oF100^oF

d)

212oF212^oF

36.

Convert

0oC0^oC  to Kelvin

a)

−273 K-273\ K  

b)

273 K273\ K  

c)

32 K32\ K  

d)

−32 K-32\ K  

37.

Convert

100oC100^oC  to Kelvin

a)

373 K373\ K  

b)

273 K273\ K  

c)

212 K212\ K  

d)

0 K0\ K  

38.
The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves is called
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
d)
insulation
39.
Temperature is
a)
the transfer of energy from a warm object to a colder object
b)
scale used by most scientists
c)
a measure of how hot of cold something is compared to a refernece point.
d)
the type of heat transfer that occurs only in fluids.
40.
The movement of thermal energy from a warmer object to a cooler object is called
a)
heat.
b)
temperature.
c)
motion.
d)
momentum.
41.
A material that conducts heat poorly is called a(n)
a)
insulator.
b)
conductor.
c)
metal.
d)
radiator.
42.
Heat is transferred from one particle of matter to another without the movement of matter itself in a process called
a)
conduction.
b)
convection.
c)
radiation.
d)
insulation.
43.
The amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of a substance by 1 kelvin is called its
a)
specific heat.
b)
heat transfer.
c)
change of state.
d)
melting point.
44.
Heated air moves from baseboard heaters to the rest of a room in a process called
a)
conduction.
b)
convection.
c)
radiation.
d)
insulation.
45.

A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object is called

a)
thermal energy.
b)
conduction
c)
convection
d)
temperature
46.
The more particles an object has at a given temperature,
a)
the higher its temperature.
b)
the more thermal energy it has.
c)
the more degrees it has.
d)
the more kelvins it has.
47.
A student lists three temperature measurements: 100°F, 100°C, and 100 K. Of the three measurements, 100 K is the highest temperature.
a)
True
b)
False
48.
The more particles a substance has at a given temperature, the more thermal energy it has
a)
True
b)
False
49.
During conduction heat is transferred by the movement of currents within a fluid.
a)
True
b)
False
50.
A one-degree change in temperature on the Celsius temperature scale is equal to a one-unit temperature change on the ____________________ temperature scale.
a)
Farenheit
b)
Kelvin
51.
Joints in train tracks are designed with extra space to allow for __________________ in hot weather.
a)
Conduction
b)
Insulation
c)
Thermal Energy
d)
Thermal Expansion
52.
Iron has a higher specific heat than silver. If 1 kg of iron and 1 kg of silver absorb equal amounts of heat, the temperature of the ____________________ will increase by a greater amount.
a)
Iron
b)
Silver
53.
An increase in the total energy of the particles in an object results in an increase in the ____________________ energy of the object.
a)
Thermal 
b)
Temperature
c)
Kelvin
d)
Joule
54.
The SI unit of heat is the ____________________.
a)
Newton
b)
Kelvin
c)
Celcius
d)
Joule
55.
The handle of a spoon in a bowl of hot soup becomes warm due to heat transfer by the process of ____________________.
a)
Convection
b)
Conduction
c)
Radiation
d)
All of the above
56.
Energy from the sun is transferred to Earth by the process of ____________________.
a)
Convection
b)
Conduction
c)
Radiation
d)
Thermal expansion
57.
Which is a larger change in temperature: A change of 1 degree Celsius or 1 degree Fahrenheit?
a)
Celcius
b)
Fahrenheit
58.
Which is a better insulator?
a)
Glass
b)
Metal
c)
Wood 
d)
Tile
59.
Which is a better conductor?
a)
Wood
b)
Metal
c)
Carpeting
d)
Popcorn
60.
When heat is transferred through the touching of two objects.
a)
Convection
b)
Conduction
c)
Radiation
61.

What is specific heat capacity?

a)

The measure of a substance's resistance to change in temperature

b)

The amount of energy required to change a substance from solid to liquid state

c)

The ability of a substance to conduct electricity

d)

Amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a 1kg of a substance by one degree Celsius

62.

How do you calculate specific heat capacity?

a)

By counting the number of atoms in the substance

b)

By measuring the volume of the substance

c)

Using the formula E = mc^2

d)

Using the formula Q = mcΔT

63.

What is the specific heat capacity of water?

a)

4184 J/g°C

b)

5600 J/kg°C

c)

2500 J/kg°C

d)

3750 J/kg°C

64.

What is the specific heat capacity of metals?

a)

100 J/kg°C

b)

Varies with color

c)

50 J/kg°C

d)

It varies by type of metal

65.

Give an example of a real-life application of specific heat capacity.

a)

Sleeping

b)

Reading

c)

Cooking

d)

Swimming

66.

Define specific heat capacity.

a)

The ability of a substance to conduct electricity

b)

The measure of a substance's resistance to flow

c)

The amount of energy required to change a substance from a solid to a liquid

d)

Amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a kilogram of a substance by one degree Celsius

67.

Use the formula in the picture: Aluminum has a specific heat capacity of 900J/kg°C. How much heat does a 5kg piece of aluminum absorb if its temperature increases by 10°C?

a)

45 J

b)

0.45 J

c)

450 J

d)

4500 J

68.

Why is water often used as a coolant in engines and other machinery?

a)

Water is not flammable and can withstand high temperatures

b)

Water is a good conductor of electricity

c)

Water is readily available and inexpensive

d)

Water has a high specific heat capacity so it can absorb a lot of heat from the machine

69.

Explain how specific heat capacity affects the temperature change of a substance when heat is added or removed.

a)

It causes the substance to evaporate

b)

It only affects the color of the substance

c)

It affects the temperature change by determining how much heat energy is needed to raise or lower the temperature of a substance.

d)

It has no effect on the temperature change

70.

How does specific heat capacity play a role in cooking food?

a)

It affects the texture of the food after cooking.

b)

It determines the amount of heat needed to cook different types of food.

c)

It determines the color of the food when cooked.

d)

It determines the price of the food in the market.

71.
To turn a liquid into a gas, you _____ energy.
a)
Add
b)
Remove
72.
There are four cups of hot cocoa. The cup sizes are shown. The temperature of the cocoa in each cup is 25 degrees celsius. Which cup has the MOST thermal energy?
a)
Large cup (Trenta)
b)
Small cup (Tall)
c)
Venti
d)
All three are the same temperature so they have same thermal energy
73.
A high specific heat means...
a)
It heats up quickly with energy added
b)
It requires more energy to change temperature
74.
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.
75.
Why does a diver wear a wet suit?
a)
To keep in thermal energy.
b)
To keep from getting cuts.
c)
To keep from sinking.
d)
To keep out cold.
76.

If two objects have different temperatures, heat will flow from the warmer object to the cooler one UNTIL ____________

a)

one reaches a temperature of zero

b)

they both have an equal temperature

c)

one runs out of energy

77.

When I cook bacon, it touches the pan. It is cooked because

a)

heat transfers from the pan to the bacon through convection

b)

heat transfers from the pan to the bacon through conduction

c)

heat transfers from the bacon to the pan through conduction

d)

heat is transferred as energy

78.

Which type of heat transfer occurs as heat moves in a circular motion in a liquid or gas?

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

cooking

79.

Heat is defined as

a)

the transfer of thermal energy from one object to another due to temperature difference

b)

the temperature of a solid, liquid, or gas

c)

The kinetic energy of a solid, liquid, or gas.

80.

During the summer, Chang takes a glass of milk from the refrigerator and places it on the kitchen counter. Over time, energy as heat is transferred to the milk from the air. Which change would most likely occur?

a)

The temperature of the milk will increase.

b)

The temperature of the milk will decrease.

c)

The milk will change from a liquid to a gas.

d)

The milk will change from a liquid to a solid.

81.

Joe places two solid objects in contact with each other. Which property determines the direction of the flow of heat between the two objects?

a)

material of the objects

b)

volume of objects

c)

density of objects

d)

temperature of objects

82.

Jeriah places two metal cubes in contact with each other. Energy transfers as heat flows from Cube A to Cube B. What conclusion can you draw regarding Cube A?

a)

It is larger than Cube B.

b)

It is cooler than Cube B.

c)

It is smaller than Cube B.

d)

It is warmer than Cube B.

83.

In the transfer of heat, what happens to the object with less heat?

a)

The cooler objects makes the warmer object cold

b)

The warmer objects gives to the cooler object until they are the same temperature.

c)

The warmer object remains warm

d)

The colder objects remains at the same temperature.

84.

Hot water rising as cooler water sinks is an example of

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

sublimation

e)

elimination

85.

In order to make iced tea Lois brings a pitcher of water to a boil, adds tea and allows it to steep for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes have passed Lois removes the tea bag and adds ice to cool the tea. Which of the following best describes the direction of the flow of thermal energy?

a)

Thermal energy flows from the tea to the ice.

b)

Thermal energy flows from the ice to the tea.

c)

Thermal energy flows between the ice to the air equally.

d)

Thermal energy flows between the ice and the tea equally.

86.

An air conditioner cools a room. The cool air sinks and the warmer air rises. This is an example of

a)

radiation

b)

conduction

c)

convection

d)

constipation

e)

reiteration

87.

You hold an ice cube in your hand and it melts. This is an example of

a)

convection

b)

conduction

c)

radiation

d)

translocation

88.
Copper, Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, and Zinc were all heated using 10,000 JOULES of thermal energy.  What material would be have the LARGEST change in temperature?
a)
Copper
b)
Carbon Steel
c)
Zinc
d)
Stainless Steel
89.

Which will heat up faster?

a)

copper

b)

granite

c)

iron

d)

basalt

90.

Which of the following best explains why the sand at the beach is hotter than the water?

a)

Sand has a higher specific heat than water.

b)

Sand has a lower specific heat than water.

c)

There is more water than sand at the beach.

d)

There is more sand than water at the beach.

91.

Which state of matter does this image represent?

a)

liquid

b)

solid

c)

gas

92.

Which state of matter has more kinetic energy than liquid

a)

gas

b)

solid

93.

Which state of matter has less kinetic energy than liquid?

a)

gas

b)

solid

94.

To melt a solid, energy must be...

a)

added

b)

removed

95.

To condense a gas to a liquid, energy must be

a)

added

b)

removed

96.

To evaporate a liquid, energy must be...

a)

added

b)

removed

97.

To freeze a liquid into a solid..

a)

heat must be removed

b)

coldness must be added

98.

Burning your hand on a hot stove is an example of

a)

convection

b)

radiation

c)

conduction

d)

electrocution

99.

A sunburn is caused by

a)

convection

b)

conduction

c)

radiation

d)

ice cream

100.

In the transfer of heat, what happens to the object with less heat?

a)

The cooler objects makes the warmer object cold

b)

The warmer objects gives to the cooler object until they are the same temperature.

c)

The warmer object remains warm

d)

The colder objects remains at the same temperature.

101.

Absolute zero

a)

indicates the complete absence of heat/energy

b)

is the coldest possible temperature

c)

is when all molecular motion stops

d)

All of the above

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