6th Grade TEKSRSC Unit 4 Test

Which energy transformation produces electricity and is least likely to negatively impact the environment?

• Generating electricity from a natural gas-fired power plant

• Generating electricity from a nuclear power

• Generating electricity from a coal-fired power plant

• Generating electricity from a solar panel system

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Which energy resources would be the most environmentally friendly way to add to the electrical power system?

• Solar panels on the roof

• Nuclear power plant in the utility room

• Hydroelectric power from a school pond

• Diesel powered generator outside of the building

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The use of which of the following resources would be most affected by changes in weather?

• Geothermal

• Natural gas

• Wind

• Nuclear

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Which statement best explains a disadvantage of using a nonrenewable resource over a renewable energy resource?

• Coal generated electricity costs more than solar generated electricity.

• Burning coal produces less energy than burning natural gas

• Geothermal is difficult to use to produce electricity compared to coal.

• Burning coal will produce more environmental pollution than wind turbines.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What best replaces the X in the Energy Resources table?

• Radioactive Waste

• Sulfur Dioxide

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen Oxide

What energy transformation occurs when hot plate is plugged into the outlet and the control knob is in the "on" position

• Thermal energy to electrical energy

• Thermal energy to mechanical energy

• Electrical energy to thermal energy

• Mechanical energy to thermal energy

Which of the following objects changes electrical energy into thermal energy when used?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following describes the energy transformations that occur when a toaster is used to make toast?

• Thermal energy is transformed into mechanicl energy in the toaster

• Light energy is transformed into thermal energy in the toaster

• Thermal energy is transformed into electrical energy in the toaster,

• Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy in the toaster,

A student is feeling cold rubs her hands on her arms. What energy transformation is the student using to feel warmer?

• Mechanical to thermal

• Thermal to chemical

• Light to thermal

• Electrical to thermal

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

When examining the energy of a cart on a rollercoaster, where is its gravitational potential energy at its maximum?

• At the highest point.

• Nowhere. Potential energy is constant.

• At the lowest point.

• Midway between the lowest point and the highest point.

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