Question

matter and temperature quick check
which statement best describes heat? (1 point)
heat flows from hot to cold and is a form of thermal energy
heat flows from cold to hot and is the transfer of thermal energy.
heat flows from cold to hot and is a form of thermal energy.
heat flows from hot to cold and is the transfer of thermal energy.

Explanation:

Heat is the transfer of thermal energy. According to the second law of thermodynamics, heat naturally flows from a region of higher temperature (hot) to a region of lower temperature (cold).

Answer:

Heat flows from hot to cold and is the transfer of thermal energy.