Glencoe Physical Science

Chapter 6: Thermal Energy

Self-Check Quiz.-Eng.

1
All heating systems for homes require __________.
A)heat
B)electricity
C)energy
D)fuel oil
2
Which of the following heating systems utilizes fuel to heat a mass of surrounding air that is blown through a series of ducts?
A)forced air
B)electrical
C)radiator
D)solar
3
Which of the following would you expect to find in a home with passive solar heating?
A)wall of large windows
B)central furnace
C)fan
D)ceiling heating coils
4
A(n) __________ is something that absorbs radiant energy from the Sun.
A)radiator
B)solar collector
C)combustion engine
D)heating coil
5
Heat engines convert __________ energy into __________ energy.
A)mechanical, thermal
B)thermal, mechanical
C)potential, kinetic
D)kinetic, potential
6
Which of the following has an external combustion engine?
A)modern steam engine in a power station
B)gasoline engine in a car
C)early steam locomotive
D)air conditioner
7
Refrigerators use the process of __________ to remove heat from the interiors.
A)sublimation
B)combustion
C)compression
D)evaporation
8
The opposite of evaporation is __________.
A)convection
B)conduction
C)condensation
D)radiation
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