Vocabulary 1-QUIZ 2-6°GRADE -UNIT 9

What is a device used to convert the energy of moving water into mechanical energy called?

• Water turbine

• Water wheel

• Hydroelectric generator

• Aquatic propeller

Which term refers to a tall structure with wires for carrying electricity over long distances?

• Pylon

• electricity pole

• power column

What is the process of changing raw materials into products such as gasoline and diesel fuel known as?

• Distillation

• Refining

• Purification

• Extraction

A natural hot spring that occasionally sprays water and steam above the ground is called a what?

• fountain

• geyser

• volcano

• lake

What is the term for a machine that converts the energy of moving air, steam, or water into mechanical energy?

• compressor

• generator

• turbine

• pump

What is the term for a structure that separates crude oil into different products like gasoline and jet fuel?

• separation facility

• refinery

• extraction plant

• distillery

Which term refers to a source of energy that can be replenished naturally over time?

• Nonrenewable energy

• Limited energy

• One-time energy

• Renewable energy

What is the name of a device used to change the voltage of electricity?

• converter

• amplifier

• transformer

• regulator