Lab: Thermal Energy Transfer — Cumulative exam

Question 1

Which is the process by which a solid changes to a liquid?

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melting

Question 2

What causes a tornado to form?

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A warm, moist air mass collides with a cold, dry air mass.

Question 3

Which refers to a diagram that shows thermal energy being released by objects?

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thermogram

Question 4

Sayid recorded the temperatures of four substances in a chart.

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The particles in substance W have a lower average kinetic energy than the particles in substance X.

Question 5

What role does the Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS) play in weather forecasting?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It is the nation's primary weather-observing network.

Question 6

Which statement describes why the US Forest Service is important?

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It protects ecosystems, supervises public access of lands, and manages wilderness areas.

Question 7

A student environmental group is creating a campaign for locally sourced energy resources.What would be best for them to feature in their campaign?

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a farmer who installed solar panels on the roof of their barn

Question 8

The owner of a window-treatment company wants to design shades that will cover the windows of a house. The shades should also warm the house by maximizing the absorption of solar energy coming through the windows.

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black and textured

Question 9

Which pieces of information does the National Weather Service produce?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

maps with isotherms

Question 10

Eddie and Val observed the picture of an athlete running in a race.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Both Eddie and Val are correct because chemical energy is a type of potential energy and mechanical energy includes kinetic energy.

Lab: Thermal Energy Transfer — Cumulative exam Answers

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