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During a storm, the power goes out at Randall's house. His mother strikes a match to light a candle. As the match burns, it gives off light energy. What other form of energy does the burning match give off?

• chemical

• electrical

• mechanical

• thermal

In many electrical factories, fossil fuels are burned to boil water and generate steam. This steam is then used to help generate electricity. What type of energy is given off by the fossil fuels and used to boil water?

• chemical energy

• heat energy

• light energy

• sound energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Miguel is rolling a ball down a hill. Which form of energy is being represented?

• chemical energy

• electrical energy

• mechanical energy

• thermal energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Latisha notices that when she rubs her hands together, they feel warm. Which of the following is the best explanation for why this happens?

• Energy is reflected into her hands.

• Heat energy is produced by friction.

• Light energy of the sun heats her hands.

• Energy is absorbed from the air by her hands.

Light travels in waves. Which of the following statements about light waves is NOT true.

• They travel in straight lines.

• They can come from natural or artificial sources.

• They can change directions when they are reflected or refracted.

• They can travel through any substance.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Damian was studying mechanical energy in science class. He noticed several possible examples of mechanical energy in his environment. Which of the following is an example of mechanical energy?

• A lamp that is not plugged in.

• An unused battery.

• A windmill with no wind.

• A garden hose with moving water.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

The smooth, shiny surface of the water shows a hot air balloon. What causes the image of the hot air balloon to appear on the surface of the water?

• The refraction of light.

• The reflection of light.

• The absorption of light.

• The splitting of light.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Laura has a flashlight, a candle, and a lamp. All of them create light energy. What other type of energy do they create?

• Sound Energy

• Nuclear Energy

• Heat Energy

• Mechanical Energy

A student plays drums with drumsticks. What produces the sound heard when the drumsticks make contact with the drum?

• Magnetic Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Vibrations of the drum

• Vibrations of the drumsticks

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Fireworks convert chemical energy into which of the following kids of energy?

• Solar energy and sound energy

• Thermal energy and light energy

• Electrical energy and light energy

• Nuclear energy and kinetic energy