Energy Transformations

What energy transformation occurs as bioluminescent algae glow in the ocean?

• Radiant --> Chemical

• Thermal --> Radiant

• Chemical --> Radiant

• Thermal --> Chemical

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What energy transformation occurs in the chameleon as it quickly launches its tongue to catch an insect?

• Radiant --> Chemical

• Thermal --> Chemical

• Chemical --> Mechanical

• Mechanical --> Chemical

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What energy transformation occurs as howler monkeys loudly call to each other in the forest?

• Chemical --> Mechanical --> Sound

• Chemical --> Sound --> Thermal

• Sound --> Chemical --> Radiant

• Mechanical --> Chemical --> Sound

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What energy transformation occurs as as an elephant walks through the savanna?

• Thermal --> Chemical + Mechanical

• Mechanical --> Chemical + Thermal

• Radiant --> Chemical + Mechanical

• Chemical --> Mechanical + Thermal

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis?

• Chemical --> Radiant

• Thermal --> Chemical

• Radiant --> Chemical

• Mechanical --> Thermal

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What energy transformation occurs as a mouse produces body heat?

• Chemical --> Thermal

• Thermal --> Chemical

• Electrical --> Thermal

• Thermal --> Mechanical

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What energy transformation occurs as an electric eel shocks its prey?

• Electrical --> Mechanical

• Thermal --> Electrical

• Chemical --> Electrical

• Radiant --> Electrical

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What energy transformation occurs as bacteria and fungi decompose dead plant material?

• Thermal --> Chemical

• Chemical --> Thermal

• Radiant --> Thermal

• Radiant --> Chemical

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Can you create energy?

• Yes
• No

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Can you destroy energy?

• Yes
• No

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS3-1