WorksheetsEnergy Transfer Topic 2 Practice
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the term for the movement of thermal energy from a warmer object to a cooler one?
Heat transfer
Conduction
Insulation
Expansion
Which of the following is a good conductor of heat?
Wood
Plastic
Copper
Rubber
What is the measure of how hot or cold something is?
Heat
Temperature
Friction
Expansion
Which term describes a material that does NOT allow heat to pass through easily?
Conductor
Insulator
Metal
Liquid
What is the energy that is transferred between objects due to a temperature difference?
Light energy
Sound energy
Heat
Electrical energy
What is the term for the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1∘ C?
Specific heat
Thermal expansion
Conduction
Friction
Which process causes most materials to increase in size when heated?
Conduction
Thermal expansion
Insulation
Friction
What is the main cause of heat produced when you rub your hands together?
Conduction
Friction
Expansion
Insulation
Which of the following is an example of an insulator?
Iron
Glass
Silver
Aluminum
What is the SI unit for measuring temperature?
Joule
Kelvin
Meter
Watt
Which of the following best describes thermal energy?
The energy stored in food
The total potential and kinetic energy of the particles of a substance
The energy from the sun
The energy in moving water
What happens to the particles in a substance when it is heated?
They slow down
They stop moving
They move faster
They disappear
Which of the following is NOT a method of heat transfer?
Conduction
Radiation
Convection
Reflection
What property makes metals good conductors of heat?
They have free electrons
They are soft
They are shiny
They are heavy
Which of the following would have the highest specific heat?
Wood
Iron
Water
Silver
What is the main reason a metal spoon feels colder than a wooden spoon at room temperature?
Metal is heavier
Metal is a better conductor of heat
Wood is shiny
Wood is magnetic
Which of the following best describes friction?
A force that speeds up motion
A force that opposes motion between two surfaces
A type of energy
A method of heat transfer
What happens to most substances when they are cooled?
They expand
They contract
They melt
They evaporate
Which of the following is an example of heat transfer by conduction?
The sun warming your face
Boiling water circulating in a pot
A metal spoon getting hot in a cup of tea
Warm air rising to the ceiling
What is the main reason why woolen clothes keep us warm in winter?
Wool is a good conductor of heat
Wool is a good insulator
Wool is heavy
Wool is shiny
