Forms of Energy: Mastery Test

Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. The form of energy that can move from place to place across the universe is:

(a)  

• gravitational potential energy

• radiant energy
• thermal energy

• vibrational energy

On Earth, the main source of this energy is:

• lightning

• the Moon

• the Sun

• wind

Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. Identify the energy transformation that occurs when the archer releases the arrow.

(a)   then ​ (b)  

• gravitational potential energy

• elastic potential energy
• Motion Energy

Drag each label to the correct location on the image. Identify the primary form of energy in each image.

Groups:

(a) Radiant Energy

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(b) Motion Energy

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(c) Chemical Potential Energy

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Select the correct answer. When the Sun’s radiant energy falls on Earth’s oceans, it causes water to change state by evaporating. Which form of energy does water vapor have?

• chemical potential energy

• elastic potential energy

• electric energy

• vibrational energy

Select the correct answer. Which type of energy is thermal energy a form of?

• chemical energy

• kinetic energy

• magnetic energy

• potential energy

Select the correct answer. Which sentence describes an object that has kinetic energy?

• A seagull sits on top of a fence post.

• A beach ball is round.

• A radio has batteries with stored chemical energy.

• A boat sails across the ocean.

In a hydroelectric power plant, water is stored high above a turbine. As it falls, the water spins the turbine blades to generate electricity. Which form of energy does the stored water have?

• elastic potential energy

• gravitational potential energy

• radiant energy

• vibrational energy