Unit 3 - Energy and Energy Transformation

Which of the following could correctly complete the sentence stem below? (6.4a) Energy from the sun is made up of _____.

• A. visible light, infrared, and ultraviolet radiation

• B. conduction, convection, and radiation

• C. carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases

• D. electrical, mechanical, and kinetic energy

Which of the following statements describes what is happening in the diagram?

• A. Energy from the sun enters and leaves Earth’s atmosphere.

• B. All incoming solar energy is reflected by Earth’s surface.

• C. All incoming solar energy is absorbed by Earth’s surface.

• D. Pollution causes the Earth’s surface to absorb solar radiation.

Which of the following ideas does the passage support? Select two correct answers

• A. Earth would be colder without the greenhouse effect

• C.Excess greenhouse gases cause Earth’s energy budget to become unbalanced.

• B.Adding greenhouse gases to the atmosphere balances Earth’s energy budget.

• D. Burning fossil fuels will cause a decrease in Earth’s temperature.

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What types of energy does the Curiosity rover most likely use? (6.4d)

• A. Nuclear and electrical

• B. Mechanical and nuclear

• C. Radiant and electrical

• D. Chemical and thermal

Which of following are examples where chemical energy is converted to mechanical energy? Select two answers. (6.4d)

• A. Heat from a frying pan cooks an egg.

• B. A person eats food and then runs a race.

• C. Light from the sun allows plants to store energy.

• D. A gas-powered car drives down the road.

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a) ______________ High energy radiation that can harm life

• Ultra Violet

• Infra Red

• Visible

• Electromagnetic

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What best explains why the blue water moved to the bottom of the tank? (6.4c)

• A. The particles have more energy and are more dense (close together).

• B. The particles have less energy and are less dense (far apart).

• A. The particles have less energy and are more dense (close together).

• D. The particles have less energy and are more dense (close together )

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Select the correct pair of words that correctly complete the sentence below. (6.4c)

• Radiation and Conduction

• Convection and Conduction

• Radiation and Convection

• Convection and conduction

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Classify following as an example of A-convection, B-conduction, C-radiation. Some answers may be used more than once.

• A- Conduction B- Convection C- Radiation D- Conduction

• A- Convection B- Radiation C- Conduction D- Convection

• A- Conduction B- Radiation C- Radiation D- Conduction

• A- Radiation B- Convection C- Radiation D- Conduction

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______________ Radiation we cannot see but can feel as heat

• Infra Red

• Ultra Violet

• Visible

• Electromagnetic

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