Amplify Science Chapter 1

What is an engineer?

• An engineer is a person who drives trains.
• An engineer is a person who studies insects.
• An engineer is a person who paints pictures.
• An engineer is a person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, structures, or public works.

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What is a system?

• A group of parts that work together.

• A network of optical components used for data transmission.
• A system of hydraulic components used to control water flow.
• A collection of mechanical devices used to generate electricity.

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What is a function?

• A function is a variable in programming
• A function is how a system is used.

• A function is a loop in coding
• A function is a comment in code

What is energy?

• Energy is the color of the sky.
• Energy is the taste of chocolate.
• Energy is the shape of a circle.
• Energy is the ability to make things move or change.

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Which of the following are examples of energy? Select all that apply.

• An egg hatching.

• A car moving.

• A box sitting on a shelf.

• ManMan running slowly.

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The town Ergstown had a problem with ____________.

During a powerful storm what would most likely cause the most people to lose power?

• a. lightning strikes

• b. power lines being knocked down by heavy winds

• c. flooding from rain

• d. hail hitting roofs

Which device can change motion energy into electricity?

• a. a solar panel

• b. a hair dryer

• c. a light switch

• d. a wind turbine

Which object is designed to change electrical energy into light energy?

• a.a match

• b. a lantern

• c. a light bulb

• d. a flashlight

Solar cells absorb energy from the Sun. In order to use this energy to power household appliances, solar cells must convert the absorbed energy to

• a.Heat.

• b.Light.

• c.Radiation

• d.Electricity.

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