Energy Quiz

Which type of energy is based on the position of an object?

• Kinetic Energy

• Potential Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Mechanical Energy

What is the primary source of energy for Earth's ecosystem?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Electricity

• Wind

What kind of energy is stored in food?

• Kinetic Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Potential Energy

Potential energy depends on

• mass and height

• height and speed

• mass and speed

• height and force

Stored energy.

• Potential Energy
• Kinetic Energy

Which is the best example of an object with only potential energy?

• water being poured out of a pitcher

• a ball being thrown across a field

• a boulder resting on top of a cliff

• a boat sailing through the water

Fruit hanging from a tree.

• Potential Energy
• Kinetic Energy

A girl serving a volleyball.

• Potential Energy
• Kinetic Energy

A woman climbing a ladder.

• Potential Energy
• Kinetic Energy

A cat sitting on a tree branch.

• Potential Energy
• Kinetic Energy