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6.2 Thermal Energy (Lessons 1-4)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

Which of the following statements is true about the cup system?

a)

It only includes the different parts of the cup that work together.  

b)

It includes the different parts of the cup and the water and air inside the cup.

c)

It includes the different parts of the cup and the water inside the cup.

d)

It includes the different parts of the cup and the air inside the cup.

2.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the cup system?

a)

Straw

b)

Lid

c)

Desk

d)

Air inside between the water and lid

3.

Why do some cups include features such as double walls, lids or straws?

a)

To increase or decrease the temperature of liquids in the system

b)

To help maintain the temperature of liquids inside the system

c)

 To improve the flavor of the liquids inside the system

d)

The features do not have any specific purpose

4.

When you touch a hot stove, the heat transfers to your hand through direct contact.

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

5.

What happens to water over time in an open cup?

a)

It freezes.

b)

It evaporates.

c)

 It turns into ice.

d)

It gets heavier.

6.

Why is measuring mass important in experiments involving matter loss?

a)

It confirms the experiment is successful.

b)

It helps to show how much matter left the system.

c)

It is not important; only temperature matters.

d)

It adds complexity to the experiment.

7.

What is one reason a cup with a lid cools down slower than a cup without a lid?

a)

The lid blocks all heat.

b)

The lid allows more air in.

c)

The lid slows down the loss of heat and matter.

d)

The lid makes the cup heavier.

8.

What is evaporation?

a)

When a solid turns into a gas

b)

When a liquid turns into a gas

c)

When a gas turns into a solid

d)

When a gas becomes a liquid

9.

How do particles in a gas differ from those in a liquid?

a)

Gas particles are closer together than liquid particles.

b)

Liquid particles have more space between them than gas particles.

c)

Gas particles have a lot of space between them, while liquid particles do not.

d)

There is no difference; they are the same

10.

Review the data tables.  Which is investigating one variable at a time?  Investigation A or Investigation B?

a)

Investigation A is only investigating lids

b)

Investigation B is investigating lids and walls