Types of Energy

What type of energy is produced by the sun?

• Nuclear energy

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Geothermal energy

What type of energy is generated when you rub your hands together to warm them up?

• Kinetic energy

• Thermal energy

• Potential energy

• Chemical energy

What is the main source of electrical energy in homes?

• Solar panels

• Batteries

• Power plants

• Wind turbines

Identify the type of energy represented in the picture of a light bulb.

• Chemical energy

• Nuclear energy

• Heat/light energy

• Mechanical energy

What type of energy is used when you eat food?

• Mechanical energy

• Chemical energy

• Electrical energy

• Nuclear energy

What type of energy is released during a chemical reaction?

• Thermal energy

• Nuclear energy

• Chemical energy

• Mechanical energy

What type of energy is associated with the movement of electrons?

• Thermal energy

• Mechanical energy

• Electrical energy

• Nuclear energy

What is renewable energy?

• Energy that comes from fossil fuels

• Energy that can be replenished, like solar or wind

• Energy that is generated from nuclear reactions

• Energy that is only available during the day

________________ means the ability to make things change.

• Force

• Energy

• Power

• Mass

What is potential energy?

• Potential energy is the energy of motion.

• Potential energy is energy that is released during a chemical reaction.

• Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position.

• Potential energy is the energy associated with an object's temperature.