Energy Practice Test

Which of the following energy resources is considered very efficient but also very dangerous?

• fossil fuels

• geothermal

• nuclear

• wind

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Which action in the science lab transforms electrical energy to heat energy?

• Boiling water in a pan on a hot plate

• Using a candle to melt sugar in a spoon

• Growing a plant in the window

• Flipping the light switch to turn on classroom lights.

The Law of Conservation of Energy states

• Energy is lost

• More energy is produced

• Energy changes to matter like chemicals

• Energy is never created or destroyed. It just changes form.

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Patsy burned her hand on the stove. What type of heat transfer occurred?

• convection

• conduction

• condensation

• radiation

A city is located on the plains of Texas (like Lubbock). It is very flat for miles around the city. What would be the most efficient energy source to use?

• Hydroelectric

• nuclear

• wind

• coal

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The energy transformations of an electric fan are most like that of an____________ because they both plug in and result in moving parts.

• stop watch

• calculator

• electric pencil sharpener

• gas burner

A cup of hot cocoa has heat transfer into the cold night air when the air above the cup is heated, it rises and then as it cools it sinks. This is called______.

• convection

• conduction

• condensation

• radiation

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As Bobby’s back is to the campfire, he notices his back gets hot while his chest remains cold. This is because of______.

• convection

• conduction

• condensation

• radiation

A new school in a dry sunny region is being created as a “green” school. Which of the following ways will be the most practical way to create an environmentally friendly (green) school?

• a diesel powered generator outside the building.

• a hydroelectric plant in the school’s pond

• Nuclear power plant in the utility room

• Solar panels on the roof.

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A town is considering new sources of electricity. Which of the following is the most environmentally safe choice?

• Hydroelectric power plant

• solar power station

• coal burning power plant

• natural gas power station

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