Forms and Transformations of Energy

What is energy? 

• The ability to do nothing
• Particles in the atmosphere
• Cells inside your body
• The ability to make things move or change

Which is not a type of energy?

• Nuclear energy
• Electromagnetic energy
• Radio energy
• Electrical energy

All energy can be ______.

• destroyed
• maintained
• transferred
• controlled 

Which is an example of electromagnetic energy?

• Energy traveling to the Earth from the Sun
• A battery storing unused energy
• A toaster toasting bread
• A golf club hitting a golf ball

Which form of energy does a battery store?

• Nuclear energy
• Chemical energy
• Thermal energy
• Electrical energy

Renewable energy is ________________________.

• energy that will always be available
• energy that will eventually run out

Nonrenewable energy is ________________.

• energy that will eventually run out
• energy that will always be available

Fossil fuels are:

• energy that formed over millions of years ago from the decayed remains of plants and animals
• energy that was trapped in the Earth long ago-- it came from the Sun
• energy harvested from tree's leaves that is used to provide electricity to power plants

Pollution is:

• A gas in the atmosphere
• The release of unwanted materials into the environment
• When plants put out carbon dioxide as a result of photosynthesis
• When the ocean level is higher than usual

Solar energy comes from:

• Jupiter
• The center of the Earth
• The Sun
• Stars