Question 1

What is the process called when thermal energy moves from a hotter object to a colder one?

Accepted Answer

Heat Transfer

Answer

Thermal Insulation

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Temperature Regulation

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Energy Conservation

Question 2

Which method of thermal energy transfer happens through direct contact between materials?

Accepted Answer

Conduction

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Radiation

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Convection

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Insulation

Question 3

What is the main way thermal energy is transferred in liquids and gases?

Accepted Answer

Convection

Answer

Insulation

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Conduction

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Radiation

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of thermal energy transfer through radiation?

Accepted Answer

The warmth felt from the sun on your skin

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Using a space heater to warm a room

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Touching a hot stove

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Boiling water in a pot

Question 5

Which material is known to be a good conductor of thermal energy?

Accepted Answer

Copper

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Wood

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Rubber

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Plastic

Question 6

What type of heat transfer occurs without any direct contact between objects?

Accepted Answer

Radiation

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Convection

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Insulation

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Conduction

Question 7

Which of the following best describes convection?

Accepted Answer

The movement of fluid caused by differences in temperature

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Heat transfer through direct contact

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Heat transfer through electromagnetic waves

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The resistance to heat flow in materials

Question 8

What happens to thermal energy when you place ice in a warm drink?

Accepted Answer

The thermal energy moves from the drink to the ice

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No energy transfer occurs

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The thermal energy moves from the ice to the drink

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The thermal energy stays the same

Question 9

Which phenomenon explains why a metal spoon feels cold when you touch it in a cool room?

Accepted Answer

High thermal conductivity of metal

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High thermal resistance of glass

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Low thermal capacity of wood

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Low thermal expansion of plastic

Question 10

What is the main reason why insulation is used in homes?

Accepted Answer

To reduce heat transfer

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To enhance decoration

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To increase humidity

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To block sound

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