Worksheet

Topics: Ways of Transferring Thermal Energy, Loudness and Pitch of Sound, Formation
of the Moon

Section A: Ways of Transferring Thermal Energy

1. Fill in the blanks:
a) Heat is transferred through solids by __________.
b) The transfer of heat through liquids and gases occurs by __________.
c) Heat transfer that does not require a medium is called __________.
2. True or False:
a) Conduction is the primary mode of heat transfer in metals. (True / False)
b) Radiation requires particles for heat transfer. (True / False)
c) Convection currents are caused by differences in temperature and __________.
Short Answer Questions:
a) Explain how heat is transferred from the Sun to the Earth.
b) Describe one example of convection in everyday life.
3. Match the Columns:
Column A Column B
i) A metal spoon in hot soup A) Convection
ii) Warm air rising B) Radiation
iii) Feeling heat from a fire C) Conduction
4. Multiple Choice Questions:
a) Which material is the best conductor of heat?
o (i) Wood
o (ii) Plastic
o (iii) Copper
o (iv) Rubber
b) Which of the following is NOT a method of heat transfer?
o (i) Conduction
o (ii) Radiation
o (iii) Evaporation
o (iv) Convection

c) What is the main reason metals are good conductors of heat?

o (i) They are malleable.
o (ii) They have free electrons.
o (iii) They are dense.
o (iv) They have a shiny surface.
d) In which medium does conduction occur most effectively?
o (i) Solids
o (ii) Liquids
o (iii) Gases
o (iv) Vacuum
e) Which of the following best explains convection?
o (i) Heat transfer by direct contact of particles.
o (ii) Heat transfer by the movement of fluids.
o (iii) Heat transfer through a vacuum.
o (iv) Heat transfer due to electromagnetic waves.
f) Radiation is the only mode of heat transfer that:
o (i) Requires a medium.
o (ii) Occurs in liquids only.
o (iii) Can happen through a vacuum.
o (iv) Is visible to the naked eye.
g) Which of the following is an example of heat transfer by convection?
o (i) A metal rod becoming hot.
o (ii) Boiling water in a pot.
o (iii) Feeling warmth from the sun.
o (iv) Melting an ice cube in your hand.

h) Which type of surface is the best absorber of radiant heat?

o (i) Shiny and smooth
o (ii) White and rough
o (iii) Black and rough
o (iv) Transparent and smooth
i) Which of the following factors does NOT affect heat transfer by conduction?
o (i) Thickness of the material
o (ii) Temperature difference
o (iii) Color of the material
o (iv) Type of material
j) The boiling of water on a stove is an example of:
o (i) Conduction only
o (ii) Radiation only
o (iii) Convection and conduction
o (iv) Convection and radiation
k) Heat always flows from:
o (i) A colder region to a warmer region
o (ii) A warmer region to a colder region
o (iii) Both directions equally
o (iv) A solid to a liquid
l) The Sun transfers energy to Earth primarily through:
o (i) Conduction
o (ii) Convection
o (iii) Radiation
o (iv) Evaporation
m) Why does a vacuum flask keep liquids hot or cold?
o (i) It prevents convection only.
o (ii) It prevents conduction and radiation.
o (iii) It allows conduction and convection.
o (iv) It prevents all three modes of heat transfer.
n) Which material is the worst conductor of heat?
o (i) Aluminum
o (ii) Glass
o (iii) Rubber
o (iv) Copper
o) What happens to air when it is heated?
o (i) It becomes heavier and sinks.
o (ii) It becomes lighter and rises.
o (iii) It does not change.
o (iv) It contracts and stays still.

Section B: Loudness and Pitch of Sound

1. Multiple Choice Questions:
a) The pitch of a sound depends on its:
o (i) Amplitude
o (ii) Frequency
o (iii) Wavelength
o (iv) Loudness
b) Loudness is measured in:
o (i) Hertz (Hz)
o (ii) Decibels (dB)
o (iii) Newtons (N)
o (iv) Joules (J)
c) The unit of frequency is:
o (i) Decibels
o (ii) Hertz
o (iii) Newtons
o (iv) Watts
d) What type of wave is sound?
o (i) Longitudinal
o (ii) Transverse
o (iii) Electromagnetic
o (iv) Standing
e) Increasing the amplitude of a sound wave increases its:
o (i) Pitch
o (ii) Loudness
o (iii) Frequency
o (iv) Speed
f) Which property of sound determines its pitch?
o (i) Amplitude
o (ii) Frequency
o (iii) Speed
o (iv) Wavelength
g) Why does sound travel faster in solids than in gases?
o (i) Solids are denser.
o (ii) Solids are lighter.
o (iii) Molecules in solids are closer together.
o (iv) Solids have higher temperatures.
h) What happens to sound waves as they move farther from the source?
o (i) They become louder.
o (ii) They decrease in amplitude.
o (iii) They increase in frequency.
o (iv) They speed up.
i) Which of these cannot transmit sound?
o (i) Air
o (ii) Water
o (iii) Vacuum
o (iv) Solid
j) What happens to the speed of sound when the temperature of air increases?
o (i) It decreases.
o (ii) It increases.
o (iii) It remains constant.
o (iv) It depends on the wavelength.
k) What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?
o (i) Directly proportional
o (ii) Inversely proportional
o (iii) No relationship
o (iv) Depends on amplitude
l) A sound wave with a higher frequency will have:
o (i) A higher pitch
o (ii) A louder sound
o (iii) A lower pitch
o (iv) A longer wavelength
m) Why do we hear echoes?
o (i) Sound waves get absorbed.
o (ii) Sound waves travel in straight lines.
o (iii) Sound waves reflect off surfaces.
o (iv) Sound waves increase in amplitude.
n) Which of these is an example of resonance?
o (i) A glass shattering due to a loud note
o (ii) Hearing a sound underwater
o (iii) A quieter echo
o (iv) Amplifying a guitar with a speaker
o) The speed of sound is fastest in:
o (i) Air
o (ii) Water
o (iii) Steel
o (iv) Vacuum
2. Fill in the blanks:
a) A higher frequency of sound produces a __________ pitch.
b) Loudness of a sound increases with an increase in __________.
Section: Collision Theory (Formation of the Moon)
Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Which theory explains that the Moon was formed from debris after a massive collision?
o (i) Capture Theory
o (ii) Collision Theory
o (iii) Co-formation Theory
o (iv) Fission Theory
2. The collision theory suggests that the Moon was formed when Earth collided with a
planet-sized object called:
o (i) Luna
o (ii) Theia
o (iii) Titan
o (iv) Mars
 3. What type of material was primarily ejected into space during the collision that formed
the Moon?
o (i) Iron from Earth’s core
o (ii) Rock and debris from Earth’s mantle and Theia
o (iii) Ice particles
o (iv) Dust from the Sun
4. Which feature of the Moon provides strong evidence supporting the Collision theory?
o (i) The Moon’s high iron core content
o (ii) The isotopic similarity of Moon rocks to Earth’s mantle
o (iii) The Moon’s volcanic activity
o (iv) The Moon’s magnetic field
5. Why does the Collision theory suggest that the Moon lacks a significant iron core?
o (i) The debris that formed the Moon came mainly from Earth’s mantle and Theia
o (ii) The Moon’s gravity is too weak to hold an iron core
o (iii) The Moon was formed farther away from Earth
o (iv) The collision removed all heavy materials
6. How does the Collision theory explain the similar isotopic composition of the Moon and
Earth?
o (i) Both formed from the same original planet-sized body
o (ii) The Moon’s material originated from Earth’s mantle after the collision
o (iii) The Moon captured asteroids with similar isotopic signatures
o (iv) The Moon formed independently but absorbed Earth’s material over time

Fill in the Blanks:

1. The ________ theory suggests that the Moon formed after a collision between Earth and
a planet-sized body.
2. The planet-sized object that collided with Earth is named ________.
3. The debris from the collision eventually formed the Moon through the force of ________.
4. The Moon’s lack of atmosphere is because it has weak ________ compared to Earth.
5. The Moon’s ________ composition is similar to that of Earth’s mantle, supporting the
Collision theory.
6. The Moon’s surface is covered with craters because it lacks an ________ to burn up
meteoroids.