NEW
Font size
S
M
L
XL
Worksheetsconductors and insulators Grade 6(saley)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The transfer of energy that does NOT require matter is ____.
a)
convection
b)
radiation
c)
conduction
d)
combustion
2.
A material that reduces the flow of heat by conduction, convection, and radiation is ____.
a)
a conductor
b)
an insulator
c)
a solar collector
d)
condensation
3.
(6.6A) How would you classify Sample 3 on the table above?
a)
Metal
b)
Nonmetal
c)
Metalloid
d)
Compound
4.
(6.6A) Why are these materials (copper and aluminum) good choices for cooking and electricity?
a)
Nonmetals are poor conductors of heat and electricity.
b)
Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.
c)
Nonmetals are good insulators of heat and electricity.
d)
Metalloids are semiconductors of electricity.
5.
Thermal energy travels...
a)
Hot to cold
b)
Cold to hot
c)
Inside to outside
d)
Outside to inside
6.
An object that doesn't conduct heat well is known as:
a)
a conductor
b)
an insulator
7.
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.
8.
All of the following are conductors except _______.
a)
metal spoon
b)
wire
c)
iron nail
d)
plastic spoon
9.
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
10.
A great conductor of energy is:
a)
wood
b)
plastic
c)
metal
d)
cloth
11.
What is NOT an example of an insulator in the kitchen?
a)
An oven mitt
b)
Pots and pans
c)
A wooden spoon
d)
A plastic measuring cup
12.
Is wood a conductor or insulator?
a)
Conductor
b)
Insulator
13.
Which of the following is NOT an insulator?
a)
Wool
b)
Plastic
c)
Copper
d)
Styrofoam
14.
Is iron a conductor or insulator?
a)
Conductor
b)
Insulator
15.
The handle of a frying pan is often coated in rubber because rubber provides...
a)
Heat insulation
b)
Heat conduction
c)
A low melting point
d)
A nonstick surface
Reset
