Forms of Energy: Mastery Test

Miller and Trevon are discussing how energy travels from the Sun to Earth. Select the correct answer from the 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

Trevon and Miller are discussing where most of the energy on Earth comes from. On Earth, the main source of this energy is:

• lightning

• the Moon

• the Sun

• wind

Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. Trevon is practicing archery. Identify the energy transformation that occurs when Trevon 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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Miller and Trevon are at the beach on a sunny day. When the Sun’s radiant energy falls on the ocean, 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

Miller and Trevon notice that when they rub their hands together, their hands feel warmer. Select the correct answer. The warmth they feel is an example of which type of energy?

• chemical energy

• kinetic energy

• magnetic energy

• potential energy

Select the correct answer. Which sentence describes an object that has kinetic energy? Miller and Trevon are at the beach observing different things around them.

• Miller sees a seagull sitting on top of a fence post.

• Trevon notices a beach ball is round.

• Miller finds a radio with batteries that have stored chemical energy.

• Trevon watches a boat sailing across the ocean.

In a hydroelectric power plant, Trevon and Miller observe that 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

Select the correct answer. Trevon and Miller are playing with a rubber band. Which of the following is an example of potential energy?

• A ball rolling down a hill.

• A stretched rubber band held in place.

• A car moving on a highway.

• A fan spinning in a room.

Select the correct answer. When Miller and Trevon turn on a flashlight during a camping trip, what type of energy transformation occurs?

• Thermal energy to chemical energy

• Chemical energy to light energy

• Magnetic energy to sound energy

• Gravitational energy to kinetic energy