Energy Quiz

What is energy?

• A kind of food.

• A sound we hear.

• The ability to do work or cause change.

• A tool used in cooking.

Which of these is an example of light energy?

• Flashlight

• Fan

• Drum

• Blanket

What does sound energy do?

• Makes things float.

• Produces heat.

• Helps us see in the dark.

• Is caused by vibrations and lets us hear.

Why does black paper feel warmer than white paper under light?

• It moves faster.

• It reflects more light.

• It absorbs more heat.

• It makes a shadow.

Which activity shows heat energy being used?

• Playing a guitar.

• Boiling water in an electric kettle.

• Using a flashlight in the dark.

• Ringing a bell.

You place a metal spoon and a plastic spoon in warm water. The butter on metal spoon melts faster. What does this show?

• Metal transfers heat faster.

• Plastic is heavier.

• Water melts plastic.

• Butter is too cold.

What do light, heat, and sound energy have in common?

• They are only used in school.

• They all help plants grow.

• They can all cause change.

• They are all made of food.

Which of these items produces both light and heat?

• Fan

• Light bulb

• Radio

• Spoon

Which is the best way to help save energy at home?

• Keep the lights on all day.

• Watch TV while sleeping.

• Turn off appliances when not in use.

• Use many gadgets at once.

If you were to design a recycled incubator at home, which two types of energy would you use to help hatch an egg?

• Sound and wind energy

• Light and heat energy

• Water and air energy

• Food and motion energy