Types of Energy

What is the primary source of energy for almost all life on Earth?

• Solar energy
• Wind energy
• Geothermal energy
• Nuclear energy

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Which of the following energy types is associated with the motion of objects?

• Kinetic energy
• Thermal energy
• Potential energy
• Chemical energy

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Which form of energy is stored in the nucleus of an atom?

• Nuclear energy
• Electromagnetic energy
• Gravitational energy
• Sound energy

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The energy stored in food is an example of:

• Chemical energy
• Electrical energy
• Potential energy
• Mechanical energy

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Which energy type is generated by the movement of electrons?

• Electrical energy
• Nuclear energy
• Electromagnetic energy
• Light energy

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What energy transformation takes place in a solar panel?

• Solar energy to electrical energy
• Light energy to thermal energy
• Chemical energy to thermal energy
• Nuclear energy to mechanical energy

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Which type of energy is associated with the position of an object?

• Potential energy
• Kinetic energy
• Thermal energy
• Sound energy

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What energy transformation occurs in a battery-operated flashlight?

• Electrical energy to light energy
• Thermal energy to electrical energy
• Chemical energy to electrical energy
• Light energy to electrical energy

The energy from ocean waves can be harnessed to generate:

• Geothermal energy
• Wind energy
• Hydroelectric energy
• Solar energy

What type of energy is released during a nuclear fission reaction?

• Nuclear energy
• Thermal energy
• Sound energy
• Electromagnetic energy

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