Module 2 Test

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Select True or False for each statement. 1. Fossil fuels are a renewable source of energy.

• True
• False

Select True or False for each statement. 2.Natural gas is a type of fossil fuel

• True
• False

Select True or False for each statement. 3. A campfire turns wood into energy.

• True
• False

4. When a candle burns, its energy is destroyed.

• True
• False

5. Energy we use does not disappear—it is just transferred from one place to another.

• True
• False

6. When the Sun melts ice, energy is being transferred.

• True
• False

7. The energy from the Sun can be used to heat things up.

• True
• False

8. The diagram below shows four beakers each containing two ice cubes. Beaker 2 is covered in aluminum foil, Beaker 3 is covered in white plastic, and Beaker 4 is covered in black plastic. Beaker 1 has no covering at all. The beakers are placed outside in bright sunshine for 10 minutes. 11. Which covering will cause the ice cubes to melt the least?

• Beaker 1
• Beaker 2
• Beaker 3
• Beaker 4

9. The following statements describe how a wind turbine works. Which statement is not correct?

• The wind pushes the blades of a wind turbine, transferring its motion energy to the turbine
• The turbine stores the energy.
• The turbine then drives the generator to create electricity
• The generator produces harmful waste products