Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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A material
that reduces the flow of heat by conduction, convection, and radiation is ____. a. | a
conductor | c. | an
insulator | b. | condensation | d. | a solar collector | | | | |
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All of the
following are good conductors of heat EXCEPT ____. a. | air | c. | copper | b. | aluminum | d. | silver | | | | |
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The inside
surface of the glass inside a vacuum bottle is coated with aluminum to prevent heat loss by
____. a. | combustion | c. | conduction | b. | radiation | d. | convection | | | | |
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Solar
collectors are parts of a(n) ____. a. | active solar heating system | c. | radiant heating system | b. | external combustion
engine | d. | passive solar heating
system | | | | |
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Through
which of the following will convection most likely occur? a. | liquids and
gases | c. | solids | b. | solids and liquids | d. | solids and gases | | | | |
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Matching
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Match
each item with the correct statement below. Some items may be used more than
once. a. | forced
air | d. | active
solar | b. | passive solar | e. | electric heating system | c. | radiator | | | | |
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large
windows on south side of building
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7.
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large tank
for storing water heated by the Sun and pumps to move the water
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8.
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fan moves
warm air
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9.
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heated coils
in ceilings and floors heat the surrounding air by conduction
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10.
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most common
type of heating system
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