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Reading comprehension convection conduction radiation
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1
On a sunny day, wearing a black shirt makes a person feel hotter because the black shirt
forms convection currents from the sun.
emits more radiation.
absorbs more radiation from the sun.
conducts heat from your body.
2
From the passage, it is possible to infer that a microwave oven heats food by the transfer
of heat energy by conduction.
of heat energy by radiation.
of heat energy by convection.
3
An old metal plate gives off more radiation than
a new dime.
an iron.
a flame.
4
In the context of this passage, what does transfer mean?
to exchange ownership
to change jobs.
a ticket that allows you to change busses
to move from one place to another
5
All objects
both emit and absorb radiation.
only absorb radiation.
only emit radiation.
6
In the context of this passage, what is a current?
a steady flow
cash
generally accepted
occurring in the present time
7
An ice cube on a sunny window sill melts because
it absorbs more radiation than it emits.
convection currents form within the ice.
free electrons move from the ice into the air.
8
Heat transfer through the fluid, circular movement of a substance is
conduction
radiation.
convection
electron
9
When cold milk is poured into hot coffee, the milk swirls around primarily because of
the formation of convection currents.
heat radiation emitted from the coffee.
conduction of heat from the coffee to the milk.
10
Choose the correct answer.
correct
correct
incorrect
incorrect
11
From the passage, it is possible to conclude that the transfer of heat energy
is going on all the time.
takes place only in your home.
is due primarily to radiation.
requires close supervision.
12
The heating of a metal spoon in a pan of hot chocolate occurs due to
convection
conduction
radiation
13
Radiation is absorbed best by objects
that have shiny, smooth surfaces.
objects that are hot.
that are involved in conduction.
that have dull, uneven surfaces.
