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Which material is considered an excellent conductor of heat?
Which material is considered an excellent conductor of heat?
Insulators are materials that transfer heat easily.
Insulators are materials that transfer heat easily.
False
What is the process of heat transfer that occurs between solid objects in direct contact called?
What is the process of heat transfer that occurs between solid objects in direct contact called?
Conduction
Metals like copper and aluminum are known as __________ because they transfer heat quickly.
Metals like copper and aluminum are known as __________ because they transfer heat quickly.
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Match the following materials with their classification:
Match the following materials with their classification:
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What is the primary method of heat transfer described in the activities?
What is the primary method of heat transfer described in the activities?
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In convection, cold particles move upwards while hot particles move downwards.
In convection, cold particles move upwards while hot particles move downwards.
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What are two examples of convection affecting daily life?
What are two examples of convection affecting daily life?
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Convection currents occur when _____ and _____ are transferred by the movement of particles.
Convection currents occur when _____ and _____ are transferred by the movement of particles.
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Match the convection scenarios with their descriptions:
Match the convection scenarios with their descriptions:
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What happens to the particles of a fluid when it is warmed up?
What happens to the particles of a fluid when it is warmed up?
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Convection currents occur when cooler fluid sinks and warmer fluid rises.
Convection currents occur when cooler fluid sinks and warmer fluid rises.
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What is convection?
What is convection?
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The circular movement of fluids caused by convection is known as a __________.
The circular movement of fluids caused by convection is known as a __________.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What is the key role of fire in keeping homes warm?
What is the key role of fire in keeping homes warm?
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Radiation requires contact with matter to transfer heat energy.
Radiation requires contact with matter to transfer heat energy.
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Give an example of radiation that you experience in daily life.
Give an example of radiation that you experience in daily life.
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Traditional healers rely on sunlight to dry the ______ needed for medicine preparation.
Traditional healers rely on sunlight to dry the ______ needed for medicine preparation.
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Match the following items with their importance to traditional healers:
Match the following items with their importance to traditional healers:
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In the Peanut and Marshmallow Experiment, what is the independent variable?
In the Peanut and Marshmallow Experiment, what is the independent variable?
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What is the dependent variable in the Black Mat and Silver Mat Experiment?
What is the dependent variable in the Black Mat and Silver Mat Experiment?
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Fixed variables are those that are changed during an experiment.
Fixed variables are those that are changed during an experiment.
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Name one control variable in the Peanut and Marshmallow Experiment.
Name one control variable in the Peanut and Marshmallow Experiment.
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The variable that is measured during the experiment is known as the ______.
The variable that is measured during the experiment is known as the ______.
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In an experiment, the variable that the researcher changes is called the ______.
In an experiment, the variable that the researcher changes is called the ______.
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Match the variable types with their correct definitions:
Match the variable types with their correct definitions:
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In any experiment, all variables can be modified freely to observe any changes.
In any experiment, all variables can be modified freely to observe any changes.
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Which statement best explains why the bottle wrapped in black cloth heats up more than the one wrapped in silver cloth?
Which statement best explains why the bottle wrapped in black cloth heats up more than the one wrapped in silver cloth?
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Radiation is the transfer of heat that requires physical contact between two materials.
Radiation is the transfer of heat that requires physical contact between two materials.
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What is the main method by which heat from the Sun travels to Earth?
What is the main method by which heat from the Sun travels to Earth?
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If you lived in a hot area, you would not buy a __________ car due to its tendency to absorb heat.
If you lived in a hot area, you would not buy a __________ car due to its tendency to absorb heat.
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Match the following items with their characteristics related to heat absorption:
Match the following items with their characteristics related to heat absorption:
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Which type of heat energy transfer allows traditional healers to prepare their medicine?
Which type of heat energy transfer allows traditional healers to prepare their medicine?
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White objects absorb radiation waves more effectively than black objects.
White objects absorb radiation waves more effectively than black objects.
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What process occurs when light strikes a surface and disappears, transferring energy as heat?
What process occurs when light strikes a surface and disappears, transferring energy as heat?
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On a sunny day, the inside of a _____ car will be cooler than the inside of a black car parked in the same spot.
On a sunny day, the inside of a _____ car will be cooler than the inside of a black car parked in the same spot.
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Match the color of the objects with their heat absorption characteristics:
Match the color of the objects with their heat absorption characteristics:
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What is the primary means by which the Sun's heat energy travels to Earth?
What is the primary means by which the Sun's heat energy travels to Earth?
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Radiation requires physical contact for heat transfer to occur.
Radiation requires physical contact for heat transfer to occur.
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How do hot objects transfer heat energy through radiation?
How do hot objects transfer heat energy through radiation?
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Radiation can transfer heat in a __________, a space where there is no matter.
Radiation can transfer heat in a __________, a space where there is no matter.
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Match the following examples of radiation with their descriptions:
Match the following examples of radiation with their descriptions:
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What is the independent variable in an experiment?
What is the independent variable in an experiment?
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A control variable is changed throughout an investigation to ensure accurate results.
A control variable is changed throughout an investigation to ensure accurate results.
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What is the term for the variable that is measured or observed in response to the independent variable?
What is the term for the variable that is measured or observed in response to the independent variable?
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In an investigation, the variable that remains the same is known as the __________.
In an investigation, the variable that remains the same is known as the __________.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What is the primary mechanism of heat transfer when holding a hot mug of tea?
What is the primary mechanism of heat transfer when holding a hot mug of tea?
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Insulating materials, such as thick clothing, help to increase the transfer of heat from the body to the environment.
Insulating materials, such as thick clothing, help to increase the transfer of heat from the body to the environment.
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Name one example of heat energy transfer in the home.
Name one example of heat energy transfer in the home.
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Heat energy transfers from the hot coffee to the cup and spoon through __________.
Heat energy transfers from the hot coffee to the cup and spoon through __________.
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Match the following examples with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Investigating Heat Energy Transfer in Substances
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Key words:
- Conductors - Substances that transfer heat easily
- Insulators - Substances that do not transfer heat easily
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Activity 4: Investigate heat energy transfer in various substances.
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You will need:
- an aluminum cup
- a steel cup
- a Styrofoam cup
- a plastic cup
- a cup made of glass
- a cup with a stopwatch function
- warm water
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Procedure:
- Touch all the cups with your hands and put them in a row
- Half-fill each cup with boiling water and wait for 2 minutes
- Touch all the cups with your hand: which cups feel warm or hot?
- Determine which cup feels warmest to coldest.
- Order the cups from warmest to coldest.
- Which material is the best conductor of heat?
- Which material would be a good insulator?
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Key concepts:
- Conduction is the transfer of heat between solid objects that are in direct physical contact with each other.
- In conduction, the heat energy travels from the source of heat through the object, or from the warmer object to the cooler object, until they have the same temperature.
- Conduction usually takes place in solids
- Some substances, like wood and plastic, are poor conductors of heat. We call these substances insulators. Insulators are used in situations where we do not want heat energy to be conducted. For example, pot handles are usually made of wood or plastic, so that you don't burn your fingers when you pick up the pot. Good insulators can also help us to prevent heat energy from being wasted, by being lost to the surroundings. For example, geyser blankets are made from materials that are insulators. Because of this, they help keep the geyser from losing heat. This helps to save electricity
- In Activity 4, you would have discovered that some materials transfer heat energy very quickly. We say that these materials are good conductors of heat. For example, most metals are heat conductors, but some good metals conduct heat better than others. Copper and aluminum are excellent conductors of heat, which is why they are used to make cooking pots and frying pans.
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Explore heat energy transfer by investigating various substances. This activity involves using different types of cups to determine which materials are the best conductors and insulators of heat. Engage in hands-on experiments to learn about conduction and its effects in everyday materials.
