Starter quiz

  • Match the property to the definition.
    Match the property to the definition.
    • absorbent
      soaks up water  ✓
    • waterproof
      does not soak up water  ✓
  • If you want something to stay warm, which of these types of materials would you wrap it in?
    • thermal insulator  ✓
    • thermal conductor
    • electrical insulator
    • electrical conductor
  • Which of these materials would you use to make a mat to protect a table from a hot saucepan?
    Which of these materials would you use to make a mat to protect a table from a hot saucepan?
    • metal
    • glass
    • cork  ✓
  • Which of these would improve the thermal insulation properties of a material?
    • pockets or layers of air  ✓
    • pockets or layers of metal
  • Which of these statements is true?
    • Thermal insulators help things cool down.
    • Thermal insulators help things warm up.
    • Thermal insulators keep warm things warm.  ✓
    • Thermal insulators keep cold things cold.  ✓
  • In an investigation to see which was the best at keeping warm soup warm, the temperature of soup was measured in three different bowls over 10 mins.  Which bowl was the best at keeping the soup warm?
    In an investigation to see which was the best at keeping warm soup warm, the temperature of soup was measured in three different bowls over 10 mins. Which bowl was the best at keeping the soup warm?
    • glass bowl
    • ceramic bowl
    • plastic bowl  ✓
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