WorksheetsEnergy Review
Total questions: 110
Worksheet time: 1hrs 25mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Energy of motion is which type of energy?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
Sound
d)
Gravitational
2.
What type of energy is in this picture?
a)
Kinetic
b)
Potential
c)
Chemical
d)
Sound
3.
When plants convert the sun's energy into food, which type of energy is it?
a)
kinetic
b)
chemical
c)
thermal
d)
radiant
4.
What kind of energy is represented in this picture?
a)
Thermal
b)
Potential
c)
Nuclear
d)
Mechanical
5.
What kind of energy does this device use?
a)
Chemical
b)
Electrical
c)
Thermal
d)
Chemical
6.
What kind of energy is represented in the picture?
a)
Thermal
b)
Chemical
c)
Sound
d)
Nuclear
7.
A battery converts what type of energy to another?
a)
sound to kinetic
b)
light to heat
c)
mechanical to electrical
d)
chemical to electrical
8.
On a roller coaster, where is maximum potential energy?
a)
At the bottom of a big hill
b)
When going around a corner
c)
When going upside down
d)
At the top of a big hill
9.
On a roller coaster, where is maximum kinetic energy?
a)
At the bottom of a big hill
b)
When going around a corner
c)
When going upside down
d)
At the top of a big hill
10.
Which items would have this energy transformation: chemical energy -> electrical, light and thermal energy?
a)
turning on a flashlight
b)
nuclear power plant
c)
digesting an apple
d)
tanning bed
11.
When a hot object touches a cooler object, heat energy is transferred from the warmer object to the cooler object through:
a)
radiation
b)
electrical energy
c)
conduction
d)
solar heating
12.
You and your family are sitting around a campfire. You can feel the heat on your face, even when you back your seat away from the fire. The heat energy from the fire warms your face through:
a)
light energy from the fire
b)
conduction
c)
chemical reactions in the fire
d)
radiation
13.
Choose the best example that represents heat transfer through convection.
a)
boiling water on an electric stove
b)
lighting a bulb using a battery and wires
c)
getting a sun tan
d)
inflating a hot air balloon
14.
Heat energy transfer is:
a)
the transfer of heat from one object to another.
b)
the radiation of heat from an object.
c)
an increase in heat energy.
d)
a loss of heat energy.
15.
Warm air rises and cool air sinks due to...
a)
Radiation
b)
Convection
c)
Conduction
16.
When your feet touch the hot pavement, heat is transferred to your feet through...
a)
Radiation
b)
Convection
c)
Conduction
17.
A generator converts mechanical energy into _____________________ energy.
a)
Chemical
b)
Electrical
c)
Light
d)
Sound
18.
At which point is potential energy greatest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
19.
At which point is kinetic energy greatest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
20.
Why does the roller coaster car have the greatest amount of potential energy at position A?
a)
The car is at the greatest height at position A.
b)
The car is moving with the greatest velocity at position A.
c)
The car has the greatest mass at position A.
d)
The car has the greatest acceleration at position A.
21.
When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy highest?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
22.
When a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its greatest?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
23.
which point has the most potential energy
a)
G
b)
f
c)
b
d)
a
24.
Where is Kinetic Energy the greatest?
a)
A
b)
F
c)
D
d)
G
25.
Where is potential energy converting to kinetic energy
a)
D-G
b)
C-F
c)
A-D
d)
A-G
26.
Where is kinetic energy converting to potential energy
a)
A-G
b)
C-F
c)
A-D
d)
D-G
27.
As a roller coaster cart travels downhill, _______ energy increases and ________ energy decreases.
a)
Kinetic / Potential
b)
Potential / Kinetic
28.
How does the mass of a bowling ball that has been rolled down the lane affect the kinetic energy?
a)
The kinetic energy is increases proportional to the square of the mass of the bowling ball.
b)
The kinetic energy is decreases proportional to the mass of the bowling ball.
c)
The kinetic energy is increases proportional to the mass of the bowling ball.
d)
The kinetic energy does not depend on the mass of the bowling ball.
29.
Which energy conversion is taking place when you put gasoline in a car?
a)
thermal -> electrical
b)
mechanical -> electrical
c)
chemical -> mechanical
d)
mechanical -> electromagnetic
30.
According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy cannot be _________ or ____________.
a)
destroyed, destroyed
b)
created, saved
c)
created, destroyed
d)
lost, found
31.
Energy transformations occur when...
a)
energy is created through conduction
b)
energy changes from one form to another
c)
two forces slide together that are touching
d)
a chemical reaction takes place
32.
The diagram below shows a hot air balloon rising. Propane gas tanks are seen at the bottom of the balloon. What energy transformations occur when propane gas is used to lift the balloon?
a)
Mechanical to light to chemical
b)
Chemical to mechanical to thermal
c)
Thermal to chemical to light
d)
Chemical to thermal to mechanical
33.
At what position would a cyclist have the most potential energy?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
D
d)
F
34.
A cell phone battery dies. It gets plugged into an electrical outlet to recharge. Which of the following energy transformations occur during the charging?
a)
mechanical to chemical
b)
electrical to solar
c)
chemical to light
d)
electrical to chemical
35.
Mr. Frohmberg thinks its too hot in the classroom. He plugs in a fan and turns it on, what energy transformation now occurs?
a)
mechanical to electrical
b)
electrical to mechanical
c)
chemical to mechanical
d)
electromagnetic to mechanical
36.
What is produced during ALL energy transformations?
a)
Sound Energy
b)
Mechanical Energy
c)
Thermal Energy
d)
Chemical Energy
37.
Water high in the air falls due to gravity, the moving water spins turbines, and they create/store electricity...
Pick the BEST Energy Conversion below for a Hydroelectric Dam.
Pick the BEST Energy Conversion below for a Hydroelectric Dam.
a)
Mechanical to Electrical
b)
Electrical to Mechanical to Thermal
c)
Potential to Kinetic to Electrical
d)
Kinetic to Mechanical to Electrical
38.
A Steam Locomotive uses wood or coal, to create steam from water. This steam moves pistons, and thus, the train. Choose the best energy transformation below for a steam locomotive.
a)
Thermal --> Mechanical --> Chemical (plus heat)
b)
Chemical --> Thermal --> Mechanical (plus heat)
c)
Mechanical --> Chemical --> Thermal (plus heat)
d)
Electrical -> Chemical --> Thermal (plus heat)
39.
Which location will a pendulum have the most kinetic energy?
a)
the left side
b)
the right side
c)
The center/middle
d)
either the right or left side
40.
Turning on a light is most like which energy transformation below?
a)
Chemical to Electrical to Thermal to Light
b)
Chemical to Electrical to Light (plus thermal)
c)
Mechanical to Electrical to Light (plus thermal)
d)
Electrical to Chemical to light (plus thermal)
41.
Electrical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Mechanical
c)
Chemical
d)
Electrical
42.
Electrical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Thermal
b)
Solar
c)
Electrical
d)
None
43.
When you eat pizza, Chemical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Electrical
c)
Mechanical
d)
Chemical
44.
Electrical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Mechanical
b)
Solar
c)
Electrical
d)
Thermal
45.
Kinetic Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Electrical
c)
Thermal
d)
Potential
46.
Mechanical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Mechanical
c)
Electrical
d)
Potential
47.
Chemical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Thermal
b)
Solar
c)
Mechanical
d)
Chemical
48.
The Electrical Energy of the stove is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Thermal
c)
Potential
d)
Electrical
49.
The flow of energy from an object at a higher temperature to an object at a lower temperature.
a)
heat
b)
temperature
c)
radiation
d)
conduction
50.
The process by which energy is transferred from a warmer object to a cooler object by means of physical contact
a)
Thermal Energy
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation
d)
Conduction
51.
Energy that travels across distances in the form of electromagnetic waves.
a)
Convection
b)
Radiation
c)
Conduction
d)
Induction
52.
Materials that transfer energy easily.
a)
Conductors
b)
Insulators
c)
Heat
d)
Energy
53.
Heat transfer always goes from-
a)
Cold to Hot
b)
Hot to Cold
c)
Heat doesn't transfer
d)
Freezing to Cold
54.
Conduction is heat transfer by -
a)
Touch
b)
Circles
c)
Waves
55.
Convection is heat transfer by-
a)
Touch
b)
Circles
c)
Waves
56.
Radiation is heat transfer by-
a)
Touch
b)
Circles
c)
Waves
57.
What happens to particles as they heat up?
a)
They slow down
b)
Nothing
c)
They don't move
d)
They speed up
58.
What type of heat transfer takes place in liquids and gasses?
a)
Conduction
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation
d)
Thermal Equilibrium
59.
What type of heat transfer takes place in solids?
a)
Conduction
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation
60.
What type of heat transfer takes place through open space?
a)
Conduction
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation
61.
This is an example of-
a)
Conduction
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation
62.
This is an example of-
a)
Conduction
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation
63.
Which example below is an example of conduction?
a)
Boiling macaroni
b)
The attic is warmer than the basement
c)
The Sun heating the Earth
d)
Touching hot sand with your feet
64.
Which example below is an example of radiation?
a)
Standing on a hot metal bridge
b)
The attic is warmer than the basement
c)
The Sun heating the Earth
d)
Touching hot sand with your feet
65.
As you touch a hot stove the heat transfers -
a)
from your hand to the stove
b)
from the stove to your hand
c)
It doesn't transfer
66.
Convection could occur in which of the materials below?
a)
A block of wood
b)
The ocean
c)
A bowl of ice cream
d)
In space
67.
A hot air balloon rising is an example of ...
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
d)
connection
68.
Heat always travels from...
a)
Warm to cool
b)
Cool to warm
c)
Warm to warm
d)
Cool to cool
69.
A snowman melting in the sun
a)
convection
b)
conduction
c)
radiation
d)
connection
70.
Heating a kettle on a hot stove (burner)
a)
convection
b)
conduction
c)
radiation
d)
connection
71.
A stove top will cook your food because of ___________.
a)
convection
b)
conduction
c)
radiation
d)
connection
72.
A blow dryer uses __________ to dry your hair.
a)
convection
b)
conduction
c)
radiation
d)
connection
73.
Warming up near a campfire is an example of ...
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
d)
connection
74.
At what point does the biker have the greatest Kinetic Energy?
a)
Point A
b)
Point B
c)
Point C
d)
Point D
75.
At what point does the biker have the greatest Potential Energy?
a)
Point A
b)
Point B
c)
Point C
d)
Point D
76.
What is mechanical energy?
a)
The energy of motion
b)
The ability to cause motion (kinetic and potential energy)
c)
Stored energy
d)
How far something goes in a specific time
77.
The amount of potential energy plus the amount of kinetic energy it has equals its total...
a)
mechanical energy
b)
energy transfer
c)
energy change
d)
stopped energy
78.
Your marble roller coaster will have...
a)
kinetic energy
b)
potential energy
c)
mechanical energy
d)
all answer choices
79.
How do you increase the potential energy of the toy?
a)
By turning the knob and tightening the spring
b)
By releasing the knob
c)
By letting it sit for longer
d)
By turning the toy off
80.
A spaceship stuck high in a tree is an example of...
a)
Potential energy
b)
Kinetic energy
c)
Mechanical energy
81.
Look at the cars on the ramp example. What happens when the person lets the cars go?
a)
Potential energy turns to kinetic
b)
Kinetic energy turns to potential
c)
The energy transfers to the ramp
d)
The energy transfers to the person
82.
What is an example of sound energy?
a)
A thermometer heating up
b)
Solar panels generating electricity
c)
A guitar string being plucked
d)
A machine in an assembly line
83.
Which of the following show a change from kinetic energy to potential energy?
a)
A sled sliding up a hill
b)
A ball that is thrown into the air
c)
A car driving down a hill
d)
A rubber band being stretched
84.
Which of the following describes an energy transformation?
a)
When energy is lost due to friction
b)
An electric motor moving a car
c)
A solar panel powering a home
d)
A television projecting a show
85.
What transformation occurs in a toaster?
a)
Electrical to radiant
b)
Electrical to thermal
c)
Thermal to mechanical
d)
Solar to electrical
86.
What type of energy transformation occurs when a piece of wood burns?
a)
Electrical energy is released as radiant energy
b)
Stored chemical energy is released as thermal energy
c)
Mechanical energy is stored as chemical energy
d)
No transformation occurs
87.
What kind of energy is in a stretched rubber band?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
88.
What kind of energy is in a waving hand?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
89.
Which of the following is NOT true about Potential Energy?
a)
An object's position affects its potential energy
b)
Potential energy is Stored energy
c)
Potential energy only occurs when an object is in motion
d)
All objects have potential energy
90.
If the skier is at the top of the hill waiting for the whistle to blow for his turn to ski, he has ____________, after the whistle blows and he starts his ski run, he has ___________ .
a)
kinetic energy; potential energy
b)
potential energy; friction
c)
kinetic energy; gravity
d)
potential energy; kinetic energy
91.
What would have the greatest kinetic energy?
a)
A car driving down a hill.
b)
A person running down a hill.
c)
A ball rolling down a hill.
92.
The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has.
a)
more
b)
less
c)
none of the above
d)
all of the above
93.
Food has _________ energy.
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
None of the above
d)
All of the above
94.
What kind of energy is in flowerpot sitting on a windowsill?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
95.
The heat from a lamp allows a lizard to remain warm. This is an example of which type of heat transfer?
a)
radiation
b)
conduction
c)
convection
d)
insulation
96.
Jordan places a hot spoon into a container of ice cream. How does this help him scoop out the ice cream?
a)
The coolness from the ice cream is conducted to the spoon making it easier to scoop out.
b)
The coolness from the ice cream is radiated to the spoon making it easier to scoop out.
c)
The warmth of the spoon is conducted to the ice cream making it easier to scoop out.
d)
The warmth of the spoon is radiated to the ice cream making it easier to scoop out.
97.
Which will most likely occur when raw egg is placed on black pavement on a hot, summer day?
a)
The pavement will conduct the heat and cook the egg.
b)
The egg will reflect the heat and make the pavement hotter underneath.
c)
The egg will absorb the heat and leave the pavement hotter underneath.
d)
The pavement will absorb the heat from the egg, and the egg will stay raw.
98.
Which best describes the process of convection?
a)
Convection is the primary way heat travels through rays.
b)
Convection is the primary way heat travels through metals.
c)
Convection is the primary way heat travels through appliances.
d)
Convection is the primary way heat travels through liquids and gasses.
99.
Tom puts a metallic cover over his car’s windshield after parking. How does this control the sun’s rays during a sunny day?
a)
It prevents heat energy from leaving the car.
b)
It controls the temperature by providing shade.
c)
It reflects the sun’s rays away from the windshield.
d)
It absorbs heat in the windshield protector and cools the car.
100.
How is heat transferred when boiling a pot of water on the stove?
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
combustion
d)
radiation
101.
Which is an example of heat being transferred by conduction?
a)
a furnace heating the air in a school
b)
an ice cube melting in a person’s hand
c)
a pot of water on a stove boiling
d)
the sun heating water in a swimming pool
102.
Which best explains how bacon is fried on a stove burner?
a)
The bacon creates a convection current, the heat rises to the pan, and then rises to the stove burner.
b)
The bacon transfers heat directly to the pan, and the pan transfers heat directly to the stove burner.
c)
The stove burner radiates heat to the pan, and the pan radiates heat to the bacon.
d)
The stove burner transfers heat directly to the pan, and the pan directly transfers heat to the bacon.
103.
Warm air rises and the cool air sinks demonstrates this type of heat transfer.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
d)
Insolation
104.
A group of friends gather around a fire to stay warm.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
105.
The way the heat is moving from the hot coffee is called...
a)
convection
b)
radiation
c)
insulation
d)
conduction
106.
Hot coffee is stirred with a spoon; the spoon gets hot due to
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
107.
In a swimming pool, water near the surface is slightly warmer. The warm water rises because of
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
108.
The sun shines down on this family as the play on the beach.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
109.
How many kinds of heat transfer are there?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4 or more
110.
In heat transfer, heat always flows from the _______________ substance to the _______________ substance.
a)
Hotter to colder
b)
Colder to hotter
c)
Hotter to hotter
d)
Colder to colder
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