Types of Energy

1. What process joins the nuclei of atoms and releases energy?

• fusion
• fission
• electric energy
• photosynthesis

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2. What process breaks apart the nuclei of atoms and releases energy?

• fusion
• fission
• electric energy
• photosynthesis

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3. What are photovoltaic cells?

• repair cells
• stem cells
• solar cells
• lunar cells

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4. What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

• the energy an object has because it is in motion.
• it is energy that is stored in and released from the bonds between atoms.
• the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in a system of objects.
• energy stored in an object due to its height above Earth’s surface.

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5. Most electric energy in the United States comes from _______________.

• Water
• Solar
• Glucose
• Coal

6. What percent of energy in the United States is produced by hydroelectric energy?

• 6 %
• 7 %
• 8 %
• 9 %

7. Most energy on Earth comes from ____________.

• coal
• natural gas
• Sun
• Moon

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8. What type of energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in a system of objects?

• electric energy
• mechanical energy
• thermal energy
• chemical energy

9. What creates acid raid?

• Carbon dioxide
• Sulfur dioxide
• Hydrogen dioxide
• Hydrogen peroxide

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10. What type of cells are used to provide energy to satellites, offices, and homes?

• animal cells
• photovoltaic cells
• plant cells
• stem cells