FCAT Review

Which of the following shows the correct order of the energy transformations that occur when green plants produce their food from the Sun’s energy?

• chemical to thermal

• light to chemical

• thermal to light

• chemical to electrical

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which energy conversion is taking place when you put gasoline in a car?

• thermal -> electrical

• mechanical -> electrical

• chemical -> mechanical

• mechanical -> electromagnetic

What energy transformation occurs as as an elephant walks through the savanna?

• Thermal --> Chemical + Mechanical

• Mechanical --> Chemical + Thermal

• Radiant --> Chemical + Mechanical

• Chemical --> Mechanical + Thermal

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What energy transformation occurs as a mouse produces body heat?

• Chemical --> Thermal

• Thermal --> Chemical

• Electrical --> Thermal

• Thermal --> Mechanical

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Energy due to motion is ____________ energy. 

• Potential 

• Energy

• Kinetic

• Friction

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

__________ is stored energy. 

• Potential

• Kinetic

• None of the above 

• All of the above 

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Gravitational potential energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object. 

• Height and mass

• Friction and movement

• Mass and Movement

• Height and Friction 

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

What kind of energy is in a rock at the edge of a cliff?

• Potential

• Kinetic

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?

• Potential

• Kinetic

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy highest?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5