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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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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The process
by which engine fuels burn is called ____. a. | combustion | c. | conduction | b. | condensation | d. | convection | | | | |
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A device
that converts thermal energy into mechanical energy is a ____. a. | conductor | c. | heat
engine | b. | refrigerator | d. | heat mover | | | | |
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Which of the
following would be the best insulator? a. | air | c. | copper | b. | aluminum | d. | silver | | | | |
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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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large tank
for storing water heated by the Sun and pumps to move the water
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fan moves
warm air
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a closed
metal container containing hot water or steam
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10.
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most common
type of heating system
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