Heat Transfer and Thermal Equilibrium Worksheet
Explore the concepts of heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation) and thermal equilibrium with this Grade 8 science worksheet.
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Heat Transfer and Thermal Equilibrium
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. Which type of heat transfer occurs through direct contact?
Convection
Radiation
Conduction
Absorption
2. How does the sun's energy reach Earth?
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Refraction
3. The transfer of heat by the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) is called .
4. When two objects reach the same temperature, they are in .
5. A material that does not conduct heat well is called an .
6. Heat always flows from a colder object to a warmer object.
True
False
7. Dark-colored objects absorb more radiant heat than light-colored objects.
True
False
8. Describe an example of conduction in your everyday life.
9. Explain why a metal spoon in a hot cup of soup eventually gets hot.
10. Observe the image below showing a solar water heater. Identify and describe at least two types of heat transfer involved in its operation.
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