Energy, Electricity and Blackouts

What is the main source of energy for the Earth?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Stars

• The Ocean

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Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Oil

• Wind

• Natural Gas

What is the primary function of a battery in a circuit?

• To produce light

• To store energy

• To convert sound

• To conduct heat

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity?

• Rubber

• Plastic

• Copper

• Wood

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

• Kinetic energy

• Thermal energy

• Potential energy

• Light energy

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Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?

• A book on a shelf

• A moving car

• A charged battery

• A lit bulb

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What is the main purpose of a light bulb in a circuit?

• To store energy

• To convert electrical energy into light energy

• To conduct electricity

• To produce sound

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?

• Solar

• Wind

• Coal

• Hydroelectric

What happens to the energy in a battery when it is used in a circuit?

• It disappears

• It is converted into light and heat

• It is stored forever

• It becomes sound

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How does a solar panel generate electricity?

• By burning fossil fuels

• By converting sunlight into electrical energy

• By using wind power

• By using water flow