Earth Science Specific Heat Review

By Barry DeSain

Last updated about 6 years ago

4 Questions

Note from the author:

Specific Heat calculations and graph with NGSS.

Earth Science Reference Table Link: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment/reftable/earthscience-rt/esrt2011-engr.pdf

How many Joules of heat energy would be released when 15g of liquid water freezes?

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Water vapor solidifies in the atmosphere forming ice crystals in clouds. Which of the following most accurately describes the change in heat energy during the process?

A.Heat energy is transferred from the atmosphere to the water vapor

B.Heat energy is released from the water vapor into the atmosphere

C.Heat energy is transferred equally to and from the water vapor

D.No heat energy is exchanged between the atmosphere and the water vapor

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Using the specific heat graph above: Which of the materials has the highest specific heat?

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If all four materials in the specific heat graph above were heated to 90 degrees C and allowed to cool on their own, which of the four would show the most rapid temperature drop?

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