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Thermal Energy Exploration

Explore the concepts of thermal energy, heat transfer, and temperature with this engaging Grade 4 science worksheet.

Grade 4 Science PhysicsThermal Energy
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Thermal Energy Exploration

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences when asked.

1. Thermal energy is also known as  .

2. Heat always moves from a   object to a   object.

3. A thermometer is used to measure  .

4. Which of the following is the best conductor of heat?

a

Wood

b

Metal

c

Plastic

d

Air

5. What happens to water when it loses thermal energy?

a

It boils

b

It freezes

c

It evaporates

d

It expands

6. Thermal energy can be transferred through conduction, convection, and radiation.

T

True

F

False

7. All objects have the same amount of thermal energy.

T

True

F

False

8. Explain the difference between heat and temperature.

9. Give two examples of how thermal energy is used in your daily life.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

conduction
convection
radiation
insulator

10. Heat transfer through direct contact is called  .

11. The transfer of heat through the movement of liquids or gases is called  .

12. Heat from the sun reaches Earth through  .

13. A material that does not easily allow heat to pass through it is called an  .