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Y5T2: THERMAL INSULATORS & CONDUCTORS

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 20mins

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Class
Date
1.

Choose the correct option.

Another word for thermal is;

a)

cool

b)

temperature

c)

heat

2.

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

A thermal conductor is...

a)

an object that does not conduct heat.

b)

a material that prevents heat to pass through very easily.

c)

a material that allows heat to pass through very easily.

3.

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

A thermal insulator is...

a)

a material that prevents heat to pass through very easily.

b)

a material that allows heat to pass through very easily.

4.

Match the following:

Sort each of the objects under the correct heading.

Categorize the following

Flask

Metal Pan

Rubber Gloves

Wooden Spoon

Copper

Wool Scarf

Thermal Conductors
Thermal Insulators
5.

Write 3 examples of materials/objects that are thermal insulators.

4 lines
6.

The following objects are all thermal conductors, except;

a)

wooden handle

b)

stainless steal pot

c)

flask

d)

gold

7.

Choose the correct option.

Which of the objects are poor thermal conductors?

a)

flask (

b)

eraser

c)

wooden ruler

d)

glass

8.

The electrical wires in many homes are made of copper and covered with plastic. Why are copper and plastic good choices for electrical wires?

a)

Copper is a conductor of electricity, and plastic is an insulator of electricity.

b)

Copper is an insulator of electricity, and plastic is a conductor of electricity.

c)

Copper is an insulator of electricity, and plastic is a conductor of heat.

9.

Choose the correct option.

Wood is​ (a)   of thermal energy.

Choose from the below words
conductor
insulator
10.

Choose the correct option.

Iron is an (a)   of thermal energy.

Choose from the below words
conductor
insulator
11.

Choose the correct option.

Aluminium foil is an (a)   of thermal energy.

Choose from the below words
conductor
insulator
12.

Choose the correct option.

The handle of a frying pan is often coated in rubber because rubber provides...

a)
Heat insulation
b)
Heat conduction
c)
A nonstick surface
13.

Choose the correct option.

All of the following are conductors of thermal energy except a _______.

a)
metal spoon
b)
wire
c)
iron nail
d)
plastic spoon
14.
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.
15.

Choose the correct option.

An object that doesn't conduct heat well is known as...

a)
a conductor
b)
an insulator
16.

Choose the correct option.

Heat energy always flows from the warmer object to the cooler object.

a)

True

b)

False