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Ways to Use Thermal Energy: 100

Which of the following is a household item that uses thermal energy?

A. Shower

B. Stove

C. Iron

D. All of the above

E. None of the above

Ways to Use Thermal Energy: 500

List 2 objects that use thermal energy.

Ways to Use Thermal Energy:1,000

Why was fire important to people before electricity was invented?

Conductors: 100

What is a conductor?A. An object that

thermal energy cannot move through easily.

B. The movement of thermal energy.

C. An object that thermal energy can move through easily.

Conductors: 500

Which is an example of a conductor?

A. Blanket

B. Oven mitt

C. Metal spoon

D. All of the above

E. None of the above

Conductors: 1,000

A student places an ice cube on two objects: a piece of wood and a metal lid from a can. Then, she floats each in a pan of hot water. Hypothesize what will happen to the ice on the metal lid. Why?

Insulators: 100

Which substance is the best insulator?

A. Copper

B. Iron

C. Silver

D. Wood

Insulators: 500

What could the owner of a house do to keep the house cool on a hot day and save money?

A. Turn the thermostat to a cooler setting.

B. Add insulation to the walls.

C. Keep the refrigerator door open.

Insulators: 1,000

Suggest three things that people could do to warm themselves on a cold day.

Ways to Produce Thermal Energy: 100

Which way of producing thermal energy is shown in the illustration?

A. Burning

B. Friction

C. Using electricity

D. Mixing chemicals

Ways to Produce Thermal Energy: 500

Which particles are moving the fastest?

A. Particles in ice

B. Particles in boiling water

C. Particles in water from the sink

D. Particles in a glass with water and ice

Ways to Produce Thermal Energy: 1,000

Which of the following is a way to produce friction?

A. Plug in a hairdryerB. Rub two sticks

togetherC. Use solar panels to

heat waterD. Mix two different

chemicals

Magnets: 100

What must an object contain for it to be attracted by a magnet?

A. Opposite poles

B. Iron

C. Aluminum

D. All of the above

E. None of the above

Magnets: 500

Two magnets held S Pole to S Pole will _____________; two magnets held N Pole to S Pole will _______________.

Magnets: 1,000

Which is not a use for magnets?

A. To make electricity

B. To make compasses

C. To sort metal for recycling

D. To separate glass from plastic