Ch 8 Physical Science Test

Front

A resource is:

Back

A source of supply or support

Front

Energy transformations refer to the process of changing energy from one form to another. Which of the following is an example of energy transformation? A car engine converting chemical energy into mechanical energy, A light bulb converting electrical energy into light energy, A solar panel converting solar energy into electrical energy, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

What does the energy use chart represent?

Back

Energy consumption over time

Front

Which of the following is represented in the largest amount in the energy sources chart? Biomass, Petroleum, Nuclear power, Coal

Back

Petroleum

Front

Fossil fuel is a type of fuel that is formed from what?

Back

Organic matter

Front

When a fossil fuel is burned it is considered a ____________ reaction.

Back

combustion

Front

What two things (reactants) do we need for a combustion reaction?

Back

Oxygen and fuel

Front

What are the two things (products) that come from a combustion reaction?

Back

Carbon dioxide and water

Front

What is petroleum?

Back

A fossil fuel used for energy

Front

What are some uses for petroleum?

Back

Fuel for vehicles, Manufacturing plastics, Producing electricity