Forms of Energy

Yes or No: Energy is the ability to cause motion or change.

• yes

• no

Look at the picture. Identify the source of the energy that is being used to power the house.

• wind

• sun

• moving water

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What form of energy could be used to warm a house during winter?

• heat energy

• food energy

• sound energy

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Hurricanes can cause many homes to lose power. What is a way we could use light energy when we lose power?

• by using a flashlight to see

• by using a stove to cook food

• by turning on the tv to be entertained

What energy is being used to turn the pinwheel?

• electricity

• wind

• solar

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How is electricity being used in the picture below?

• to cook food

• to power the car

• to warm a home

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A bicycle is an example of what type of energy?

• Mechanical

• Heat

• Light

• Sound

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A computer uses what type of energy to operate?

• Mechanical

• Light

• Electric

• Sound

Which is an example of light energy?

• lawn mower

• blender

• flash light

• speaker

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This is an example of sound energy.

• headphones

• traffic light

• sun

• tv

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