Understanding Earth and Energy Concepts

Which type of energy is stored in a stretched rubber band?

• Gravitational potential energy

• Elastic potential energy

• Chemical potential energy

• Kinetic energy

What is the main reason Earth experiences different seasons throughout the year?

• The distance between Earth and the Sun changes

• The tilt of Earth's axis as it revolves around the Sun

• The speed of Earth's rotation

• The shape of Earth's orbit

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Which of the following best describes a transverse wave?

• The particles move parallel to the direction of the wave

• The particles move perpendicular to the direction of the wave

• The wave does not transfer energy

• The wave only travels through solids

Which of the following is an example of energy transformation in an electrical circuit?

• Light bulb converting electrical energy to light energy

• Battery storing chemical energy

• Ball falling due to gravity

• Plant making food from sunlight

What causes ocean tides on Earth?

• The Sun's heat

• The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun

• Earth's rotation only

• Wind blowing across the ocean

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Which of the following is an example of chemical potential energy?

• A stretched spring

• A moving car

• Food before it is eaten

• A ball at the top of a hill

Which type of wave is a sound wave?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Surface wave

• Electromagnetic wave

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Which of the following best describes kinetic energy?

• Energy stored in an object due to its position

• Energy stored in chemical bonds

• Energy of motion

• Energy stored in a stretched object

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Which event is most likely to occur during a spring tide?

• The difference between high and low tides is the smallest

• The difference between high and low tides is the greatest

• There are no tides

• Tides occur only at night

Which process in plants is an example of energy transformation?

• Photosynthesis converting light energy to chemical energy

• Water evaporating from leaves

• Roots absorbing minerals

• Leaves falling off

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