TEKS 6.9A investigate methods of thermal energy transfer including conduction, convection, and
radiation
TEKS 6.9B verify through investigations that thermal energy moves in a predictable pattern from
warmer to cooler until all the substances attain the same temperature such as an ice cube melting
Thermal Energy Transfer Quiz
1. Identify the type of thermal energy transfer taking place in each of the
pictures.
A.
B.
C.
2. The picture shows a pan on an open a flame. A spoon sits in the soup,
which is being heated. Explain what is happening in terms of thermal
energy transfer.
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_____ 3. What conditions must be present in order for thermal energy to transfer
between two objects?
A.
Both objects must be hot.
B.
The objects must be very large.
C.
Each object must have a different temperature.
D. Energy must be high in both of the objects.
_____ 4. Convection is the transfer of energy
A. In fluids such as liquids and gases
B.
Between small and large solids
C.
Between objects that are touching
D. In places where there is no matter
_____ 5. An example of energy transfer by radiation is
A.
A 20oC piece of wood touching a 20oC rock
B.
Water circulating in a hot pan
C.
A girl putting her foot into a swimming pool
D. Light traveling through empty space
_____ 6. Which of the following terms is related to the term conduction?
A.
Fluid
B.
Touch
C.
Empty space
D. Gases mixing
_____ 7. Two objects have different temperatures. Object A has a temperature of
42oC and Object B is 37oC. Which direction should the energy transfer
between Objects A and B?
A.
From Object A to Object B
B.
From Object B to Object A
C.
Energy will not transfer
D. Energy will transfer both directions
8. Below is a picture of a house. The heater is located on the side of the
room. Draw arrows to show the direction of energy flow inside house.
Be sure to label the arrows with warm and cool.
heater