Energy Concepts Quiz

Why is electrical energy considered a secondary source?

• It is generated from primary sources

• It is the main source of energy

• It is not used in homes

• It is always renewable

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Why did Alessandro Volta invent the battery?

• To store solar energy

• To create a portable power source

• To power electric cars

• To generate wind energy

Do energy drinks actually provide energy?

• Yes, they contain calories

• No, they are just flavored water

• Yes, they have electrical energy

• No, they are only for hydration

What two forms of energy does the fire from a burning campfire release?

• Electrical and nuclear

• Chemical and kinetic

• Thermal and radiant

• Thermal and electrical

Objects that are able to roll have what type of energy?

• Potential

• Mechanical

• Thermal

• Chemical

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The Law of Conservation helps us understand why energy can be neither _______ nor _______.

• Created nor destroyed

• Created nor defined

• Kept nor lost

• Transformed nor destroyed

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Why would geothermal energy NOT be a possible energy source for many regions of the country?

• Geothermal energy depends upon a nonrenewable resource.

• Geothermal energy is only found in Arctic regions.

• Geothermal energy is not always found in an area that is easily accessible.

• Geothermal energy can only be used to grow tropical fruits.

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What type of heat transfer occurs through direct contact?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• nuclear

Bell and Ty put together two ramps on which to race their model cars. At what points on the ramps will the cars have the greatest amount of kinetic energy?

• W and Y

• X and Z

• W and Z

• X and Y

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May swings on the playground during lunch recess. What types of energy does the motion of the swing illustrate?

• kinetic and thermal

• chemical and radiant

• potential and thermal

• potential and kinetic

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