There are 24 questions on this test:

Heat Sources – Questions 1 – 8

Heating Technologies – Questions 9 – 16

Preventing Heat Loss – Questions 17 – 24

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Question 1Question 1

Much of the energy used in Alberta is found in the vast resources of fossil fuels. This type of energy source is useful and is stored until we need it. Fossil fuels are considered to be sources of ...

A. chemical energyB. industrial energyC. biological energyD. geothermal energy

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Question 2Question 2

Solar energy is an excellent natural thermal energy source. This type of energy is produced inside of the Sun by ...

A. biological processesB. nuclear reactionsC. magnetic wavesD. electric storms

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Question 3Question 3

There are two types of solar energy heating systems. The system using direct Sun rays is called …

A. activeB. passiveC. positiveD. activating

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Question 4Question 4

Thermal energy from inside the Earth's crust can be harnessed as a useful thermal energy source. Volcanoes, hot springs and geysers are example of this type of thermal energy source. This type of thermal energy is ...

A. called geo-volcanic energyB. an environmental pollutant C. used to generate fossil fuel resources D. a clean alternative to using fossil fuels

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Question 5Question 5

The thermal efficiency of a building’s design can be measured by how well it prevents …

A. heat gainB. heat lossC. direct sunlightD. convection currents

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Question 6Question 6

Solar collectors are used to capture the Sun’s energy. These collectors are filled with ...

A. airB. coalC. waterD. glass

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Question 7Question 7

Solar cells are arranged in panels, connected in a series, and then placed to capture and store the Sun’s energy in low voltage batteries. The panels are connected in a series to form what is called a solar ...

A. systemB. arrayC. fieldD. site

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Question 8Question 8

One aspect of passive solar heating that is often overlooked is not in the actual hardware of the system. This aspect can add to the effectiveness of a solar design.

A. Size of the houseB. Cost of the panelsC. Landscaping designD. Color of the components

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Question 9Question 9

This illustration shows the inside workings of a thermostat.The bimetallic strip, made of two different metals that expand and contract at different rates, enables the coil

A. conductorB. insulatorC. elementD. switch

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Question 10Question 10

Relative temperature for a comfortable room is maintained by using a thermostat, that is connected to a central heating system. The relative temperature of a comfortable room is …

A. 18oCB. 20oCC. 37oCD. 100oC

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Question 11Question 11

Two types of heating systems in a house help to maintain heat flow where it is needed. The type of heating system that provides heat from a single, central source such as a furnace is called …

A. local heatingB. central heatingC. boundary heatingD. thermal heat control

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Question 12Question 12

Air that is heated by burning fuel in a furnace and then sent throughout the house through ducts to a register in every room is an example of this type of heating system …

A. forced-airB. hot-waterC. convectionD. conventional

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Question 13Question 13

When a fireplace becomes too hot, this device - a moveable plate, that controls the flow of air to the fire - can be adjusted …

A. deflectorB. damperC. coolerD. airfoil

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Question 14Question 14

Thermal energy is needed to create the cold temperatures we need in technologies such as refrigerators, air-conditioners and freezers. Electricity or natural gas can provide the fuel that runs this device that the heart of these cooling technologies …

A. fanB. motorC. refrigerantD. compressor

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Question 15Question 15

Basic parts of a cooling system are: a storage tank, a compressor, a freezer unit, condenser coils, and a …

A. fanB. coolerC. refrigerantD. evaporator

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Question 16Question 16

Forced-air and Hot-water heating systems both rely on this type of heat transfer ...

A. radiationB. insulationC. conductionD. convection

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Question 17Question 17

A natural insulator helps to keep animals, such as polar bears and seals, warm in frigid water. This natural insulator forms a protective layer to help keep heat from leaving the body. This natural insulator is …

A. skinB. hairC. fatD. fur

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Question 18Question 18

A material’s ability to transfer heat by conduction is reflected by its thermal …

A. ratingB. energyC. capacityD. conductivity

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Question 19Question 19

Stone and brick are excellent insulators, but are not widely used because they are too expensive. The most common type of insulation that provides a layer of paneling between the outer walls and the siding is …

A. plasterB. gyprockC. styrofoamD. fibreglass

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Question 20Question 20

In an average house heat is lost (transferred to the outside) in five major places. The least amount of heat is lost through the …

A. wallsB. windowsC. through the floorD. gaps and poorly sealed areas

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Question 21Question 21

In an average house heat is lost (transferred to the outside) in five major places. The most amount of heat is lost through the …

A. wallsB. roofC. floorsD. windows

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Question 22Question 22

To determine where heat is lost in a building, contractors can ask a photographer to take this type of photo of the house.

A. A thermal negativeB. A thermogramC. A radiogramD. An infogram

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Question 23Question 23

Insulators are rated by their insulating ability. R-value is given to each material that is used in the construction of a building. The best insulating product would have a …

A. low R-valueB. high R-valueC. fractional R-valueD. restricted R-value

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Question 24Question 24

The issue of heat loss in buildings and homes lies in the fact that more resources need to be used to replace the lost heat. These resources are more often ...

A. resalableB. recyclableC. renewableD. non-renewable

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This is the end of this test: ANSWER KEYANSWER KEY

Heat Sources – Questions 1 – 8

Heating Technologies – Questions 9 – 16

Preventing Heat Loss – Questions 17 – 24

Follow your teacher’s instructions to score and record the test.

All of your answers should be recorded on the Student Response Form – HT73-3

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Question 1Question 1

Much of the energy used in Alberta is found in the vast resources of fossil fuels. This type of energy source is useful and is stored until we need it. Fossil fuels are considered to be sources of ...

A. chemical energyB. industrial energyC. biological energyD. geothermal energy

Question 2Question 2

Solar energy is an excellent natural thermal energy source. This type of energy is produced inside of the Sun by ...

A. biological processesB. nuclear reactionsC. magnetic wavesD. electric storms

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Heat and TemperatureHeat and Temperature GLO 3 – Heat SourcesGLO 3 – Heat Sources

Question 3Question 3

There are two types of solar energy heating systems. The system using direct Sun rays is called …

A. activeB. passiveC. positiveD. activating

Question 4Question 4

Thermal energy from inside the Earth's crust can be harnessed as a useful thermal energy source. Volcanoes, hot springs and geysers are example of this type of thermal energy source. This type of thermal energy is ...

A. called geo-volcanic energyB. an environmental pollutant C. used to generate fossil fuel resources D. a clean alternative to using fossil fuels

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Heat and TemperatureHeat and Temperature GLO 3 – Heat SourcesGLO 3 – Heat Sources

Question 5Question 5

The thermal efficiency of a building’s design can be measured by how well it prevents …

A. heat gainB. heat lossC. direct sunlightD. convection currents

Question 6Question 6

Solar collectors are used to capture the Sun’s energy. These collectors are filled with ...

A. airB. coalC. waterD. glass

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Heat and TemperatureHeat and Temperature GLO 3 – Heat SourcesGLO 3 – Heat Sources

Question 7Question 7

Solar cells are arranged in panels, connected in a series, and then placed to capture and store the Sun’s energy in low voltage batteries. The panels are connected in a series to form what is called a solar ...

A. systemB. arrayC. fieldD. site

Question 8Question 8

One aspect of passive solar heating that is often overlooked is not in the actual hardware of the system. This aspect can add to the effectiveness of a solar design.

A. Size of the houseB. Cost of the panelsC. Landscaping designD. Color of the components

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Heat and TemperatureHeat and Temperature GLO 3 – Heat SourcesGLO 3 – Heat Sources

Question 9Question 9

This illustration shows the inside workings of a thermostat.The bimetallic strip, made of two different metals that expand and contract at different rates, enables the coil

A. conductorB. insulatorC. elementD. switch

Question 10Question 10

Relative temperature for a comfortable room is maintained by using a thermostat, that is connected to a central heating system. The relative temperature of a comfortable room is …

A. 18oCB. 20oCC. 37oCD. 100oC

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Heat and TemperatureHeat and Temperature GLO 3 – Heat TechnologiesGLO 3 – Heat Technologies

Question 11Question 11

Two types of heating systems in a house help to maintain heat flow where it is needed. The type of heating system that provides heat from a single, central source such as a furnace is called …

A. local heatingB. central heatingC. boundary heatingD. thermal heat control

Question 12Question 12

Air that is heated by burning fuel in a furnace and then sent throughout the house through ducts to a register in every room is an example of this type of heating system …

A. forced-airB. hot-waterC. convectionD. conventional

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Question 13Question 13

When a fireplace becomes too hot, this device - a moveable plate, that controls the flow of air to the fire - can be adjusted …

A. deflectorB. damperC. coolerD. airfoil

Question 14Question 14

Thermal energy is needed to create the cold temperatures we need in technologies such as refrigerators, air-conditioners and freezers. Electricity or natural gas can provide the fuel that runs this device that the heart of these cooling technologies …

A. fanB. motorC. refrigerantD. compressor

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Heat and TemperatureHeat and Temperature GLO 3 – Heat TechnologiesGLO 3 – Heat Technologies

Question 15Question 15

Basic parts of a cooling system are: a storage tank, a compressor, a freezer unit, condenser coils, and a …

A. fanB. coolerC. refrigerantD. evaporator

Question 16Question 16

Forced-air and Hot-water heating systems both rely on this type of heat transfer ...

A. radiationB. insulationC. conductionD. convection

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Heat and TemperatureHeat and Temperature GLO 3 – Heat TechnologiesGLO 3 – Heat Technologies

Question 17Question 17

A natural insulator helps to keep animals, such as polar bears and seals, warm in frigid water. This natural insulator forms a protective layer to help keep heat from leaving the body. This natural insulator is …

A. skinB. hairC. fatD. fur

Question 18Question 18

A material’s ability to transfer heat by conduction is reflected by its thermal …

A. ratingB. energyC. capacityD. conductivity

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Heat and TemperatureHeat and Temperature GLO 3 – Preventing Heat LossGLO 3 – Preventing Heat Loss

Question 19Question 19

Stone and brick are excellent insulators, but are not widely used because they are too expensive. The most common type of insulation that provides a layer of paneling between the outer walls and the siding is …

A. plasterB. gyprockC. styrofoamD. fibreglass

Question 20Question 20

In an average house heat is lost (transferred to the outside) in five major places. The least amount of heat is lost through the …

A. wallsB. windowsC. through the floorD. gaps and poorly sealed areas

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Heat and TemperatureHeat and Temperature GLO 3 – Preventing Heat LossGLO 3 – Preventing Heat Loss

Question 21Question 21

In an average house heat is lost (transferred to the outside) in five major places. The most amount of heat is lost through the …

A. wallsB. roofC. floorsD. windows

Question 22Question 22

To determine where heat is lost in a building, contractors can ask a photographer to take this type of photo of the house.

A. A thermal negativeB. A thermogramC. A radiogramD. An infogram

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Heat and TemperatureHeat and Temperature GLO 3 – Preventing Heat LossGLO 3 – Preventing Heat Loss

Question 23Question 23

Insulators are rated by their insulating ability. R-value is given to each material that is used in the construction of a building. The best insulating product would have a …

A. low R-valueB. high R-valueC. fractional R-valueD. restricted R-value

Question 24Question 24

The issue of heat loss in buildings and homes lies in the fact that more resources need to be used to replace the lost heat. These resources are more often ...

A. resalableB. recyclableC. renewableD. non-renewable

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Heat and TemperatureHeat and Temperature GLO 3 – Preventing Heat LossGLO 3 – Preventing Heat Loss