Fill in the blanks

Question 1
a. A reliable measure of the hotness of an object is its___________________
b. The range of a clinical thermometer in Celsius scale is_____________________& in
Fahrenheit is_____________________________
c. The range of laboratory thermometer is_______________________
d. ____________________________thermometer does not use mercury.
e. Heat is transferred in liquids by________________________
f. We receive heat from sun by__________________________
g. Heat travels through solids by_________________________
h. The maximum and minimum temperatures of the previous day, reported in weather
reports, are measured by thermometer called
the______________________thermometer.

Question 2
1.Thermal energy flows between objects due to difference in___________
2.When a liquid is heated it___________
3.Convection current gives rise to ___________
4.Dark colours are good___________ of heat.
5.The degree of hotness or coldness in a substance is called ___________
6.___________ is a conductor of heat.
7.The thermos flask is made up of double walled glass vessels because glass is a
___________
8.In solids transfer of heat can take place by ___________
9.Mercury is a liquid metal in ___________
10.The form of energy that flows from hot object to a cold object is called ___________
11.The boiling point of water in the Celsius scale is ___________

12.The transfer of energy between object that are in physical contact is by

___________
13.The ___________ in a clinical thermometer prevents backflow of the Mercury into
the bulb.
14.The handle of cooking utensils are made of material that are___________
15.The vacuum in a thermos flask reduces the heat loss due to___________

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 3
A marble tile would feel cold as compared to a wooden tile on a winter morning,
because the marble tile
(a) is a better conductor of heat than the wooden tile.
(b) is polished while wooden tile is not polished.
(c) reflects more heat than wooden tile.
(d) is a poor conductor of heat than the wooden tile
Question 4
X and Y measured their body temperature.X found its to be 98.6 °F and Y recorded 37
°C. Which of the followng statement is true?
(a) X has a higher body temperature than Y.
(b) X has a lower body temperature than Y.
(c) Both have normal body temperature.
(d) Both are suffering from fever.
Question 5
Identify which one are good conductor and poor conductors of heat
(a) Water
(b) Copper
(c) Air
(d) Plastic
(e) wood
(f) Iron
(g) Aluminium

Jumbled Word
Question 6
Jumbled Word
a. oocdncntiu
b. mrehmeeottr
c.tuermrtpeea
d.atruolnsI

Short Answer type questions

Question 7
Name two good conductors of heat?

Question 8
What is the lowest point of an ordinary laboratory thermometer?

Question 9
Why is the bulb of the thermometer made of thin glass?

Question 10
How is temperature different from thermal energy?

Question 11
How do we read a laboratory thermometer?

Question 12
How does the fur of the polar bear help it to live in the Arctic region?
Question 13
Why does cold water kept in an open container become warm on a hot summer
afternoon?

Question 14
How do woolen garments keep us warm?

Question 15
Answer the following in one word each:
(a) The SI unit of heat-
(b) The SI unit of Temperature-
(c) The instrument used to measure the temperature-
(d) The transfer of heat from hotter part to a colder part of an object due to vibration of a
particles-
(e) The material that do not conduct heat-

Question 16
Convert the given temperature to degree Celsius.
(a) 150 degree F
(b) 48 degree F

Question 17
Convert the given temperature to degree fahrenheit.
(a) 150 degree C
(b) 32 degree C

Practice Questions Questions

Question 18
What is the normal temperature of human body in t & F?
Question 19
Why is mercury used in thermometers?
Question 20
What precautions should be observed while reading a clinical thermometer?
Question 21
What precautions should be observed measuring temperature with a laboratory
thermometer?
Question 22
Give reason why :-
(a) Rooms are provided with ventilators & exhaust fans near top of side walls.
(b) It is advisable to place room heaters at the ground level for effective heating.

(c) Air conditioners should be installed at the top windows.

Question 23
Shopkeepers selling ice blocks usually cover them with jute sacks. Explain why.

Question 24
Explain sea breeze and land breeze with the help of a diagram.
Question 25
Why is the box of solar cooker painted black from inside?
Question 26
What are the two conditions necessary for the conduction of heat?
Question 27
Define the following terms : i. Heat
ii. Temperature
iii. Conduction
iv. Convection
v. Radiation
Question 28
Define heat?
Question 29
What is thermal energy?
Question 30
What does the temperature of a substance indicate?
Question 31
Write briefly about any two commonly used temperature scales?
Question 32
What is a heat insulator?
Question 33
How does transfer of heat take place?
Question 34
Explain the formation of sea breeze and land breeze?
Question 35
How is temperature different from thermal energy?
Question 36
Write the difference between the clinical laboratory and maximum minimum
thermometers?
Question 37
Define the following:
(a) Conduction
(b) Convection
(c) Radiation
Question 38
What is the relation between the Celsius scale and the fahrenheit scale?
Question 39
Explain the three modes of heat transfer? Which mode of heat transfer takes place in
fluid?
Question 40
Explain the construction and working of a clinical thermometer with the help of a
labelled diagram?
Question 41
A liquid having a temperature of 48 degree Celsius and placed on a table acquires a
stable temperature of 36 degree Celsius. What is the room temperature and what
season could it be?
Question 42
Explain the construction and working of a thermos flask with the help of a labelled
diagram?
or
How does a thermos flask maintain the temperature of liquid kept in it?