PHD Science Module 2 Energy Quiz

Energy is needed to make things happen.

• True

• Not sure

• False

• Not mentioned

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Use the information about wind turbines and your knowledge of science to answer the questions. Energy-Saving Wind Turbines Wind turbines are very large modern versions of windmills. Wind turbines are huge structures that can be over 400 feet high! There are typically 3 large blades on each wind turbine. When the wind blows, these blades start to spin. A “wind farm,” which is made up of ...

• Wind turbines are used for water supply

• Wind turbines are used for farming

• Wind turbines are used for transportation

• Wind turbines generate electricity

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Which of the following statements does not show evidence of energy?

• A burning candle

• A running faucet

• A moving car

• A sleeping cat

Solar panels harness energy from the sun that is used to charge batteries. A neighboring town decides to use solar power to generate electricity for their homes. If a storm knocks the power out, what will most likely happen?

• The solar panels will stop generating electricity

• The solar panels will continue to generate electricity

• The batteries will explode

• The neighboring town will switch to wind power

Energy is the ability to do _______ and cause change.

• Work

• Rest

• Sleep

• Play

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Based on the images above, which of the following is a scientific OBSERVATION about windmills?

• Windmills are used for water supply

• Windmills are used for farming

• Windmills generate electricity

• Windmills are used for transportation

A windmill can harness the wind. A farmer can harness his horse to a wagon. People build dams to harness the hydroelectric power from the Colorado River. Based on the source above and your science knowledge, what do you think the word harness means? Answer in a complete sentence.

• To store

• To control

• To release

• To generate

The sun and a bonfire both produce the same kind of energy. What TWO types of energy do the sun and a bonfire produce? Answer in a complete sentence.

• Nuclear and sound energy

• Light and gravitational energy

• Chemical and mechanical energy

• Thermal and electrical energy

What are some indicators of energy?

• Color, shape, and size

• Weight, density, and volume

• Taste, smell, and touch

• Heat, light, and sound

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Which statement best describes Observation 1?

Observation 1: My hands feel warm when I hold them

close to the fire.

Observation 2: I see red, yellow, and blue light coming

from the fire.

Observation 3: I hear a crackling sound coming from

the fire.

• Windmills are used for transportation

• Windmills are used for water supply

• Windmills are used for farming

• Windmills generate electricity

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