Conduction, Convection, And Radiation -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

(A) Heat transfer through direct contact
(B) Heat transfer through fluids
(C) Heat transfer by electromagnetic waves
(D) Heat transfer in a vacuum

Question 2:What is convection?

(A) Heat transfer through solids
(B) Heat transfer through fluids
(C) Heat transfer by direct contact
(D) Heat transfer through space

Question 3: What is radiation?

(A) Heat transfer through solids
(B) Heat transfer through fluids
(C) Heat transfer by electromagnetic waves
(D) Heat transfer by conduction

Question 4:Which of the following is an example of conduction?

(A) A metal spoon getting hot in a pot
(B) Boiling water circulating in a pot
(C) The Sun warming the Earth
(D) Warm air rising in a room

Question 5:Which of the following is an example of convection?

(A) A metal rod heating up
(B) Boiling water circulating in a pot
(C) Heat from a fireplace warming a room
(D) The Sun heating the ground

Question 6:Which of the following is an example of radiation?

(A) A hot pan heating food
(B) Water currents transferring heat
(C) The Sun warming your skin
(D) Metal heating metal

Question 7:Why does heat rise in convection?

(A) Heat is absorbed
(B) Cold air moves faster
(C) Heat moves through solids
(D) Warm air is less dense and rises

Question 8:Why does metal feel colder than wood at the same temperature?

(A) Metal conducts heat away faster
(B) Wood absorbs more heat
(C) Wood radiates more heat
(D) Metal is an insulator

Question 9:How does a microwave heat food?

(A) Conduction
(B) Convection
(C) Radiation
(D) Evaporation

Question 10:Which type of heat transfer allows you to feel the warmth of a campfire from a distance?

(A) Conduction
(B) Convection
(C) Insulation
(D) Radiation

Results:

Total score: /10

Question 1: A

Question 2: B

Question 3: C

Question 4: A

Question 5: B

Question 6: C

Question 7: D

Question 8: A

Question 9: C

Question 10: D