Science EOC Practice Part 1

What is Nuclear Fusion?

• Combustion

• Energy released when small nuclei combine

• The nucleus of an atom

• The outer rings of an atom

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

What is Nuclear Fission?

• Energy released when small nuclei combine

• The combination of 2 or more elements

• Nuclear reactor

• Energy released when a large atomic nucleus splits

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

What types of energy do generators and motors use?

• Thermal, Mechanical, & Electrical

• Electrical, Gamma, & Chemical

• Thermal, Radiant, & Nuclear

• Gravity, Energy, & Electrical

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS3-3

What is the primary source of the Sun's energy?

• Chemical Reactions

• Geothermal Energy

• Nuclear Fusion

• Gravitational Collapse

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

Which element is most commonly used as fuel in nuclear fusion reactions?

• Uranium

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

• Oxygen

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

What is the principle behind the operation of an electric motor?

• Conversion of thermal energy to mechanical energy

• Conversion of mechanical energy to electrical energy

• Conversion of electrical energy to mechanical energy

• Conversion of chemical energy to electrical energy

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-5

NGSS.HS-PS3-3

How does a nuclear reactor generate electricity?

• By burning fossil fuels

• Through the process of photosynthesis

• By using the heat from nuclear fission to produce steam

• By converting solar energy directly into electrical energy

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS3-4

What is the role of a transformer in an electrical circuit?

• To reduce electrical energy into mechanical energy

• To change the voltage of an electrical supply

• To store electrical energy for later use

• To convert direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC)

Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

• Natural Gas

• Coal

• Solar Energy

• Nuclear Energy

What is the main function of photovoltaic cells in solar panels?

• To store solar energy for later use

• To convert solar energy directly into electrical energy

• To reflect solar energy to heat up water

• To absorb solar energy for photosynthesis

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS3-3