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Forms of Energy Review

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The energy of motion is

a)

potential energy

b)

chemical energy

c)

kinetic energy

d)

mechanical energy

2.

A material that does not let heat move through it easily is a(n)

a)

heat

b)

energy

c)

conductor

d)

insulator

3.

The energy something has because of its position or condition is

a)

potential energy

b)

kinetic energy

c)

chemical energy

d)

mechanical energy

4.

A material that allows heat to move through it easily is a(n)

a)

heat

b)

energy

c)

conductor

d)

insulator

5.

The energy that moves between objects of different temperatures is

a)

chemical energy

b)

heat

c)

mechanical energy

d)

electrical energy

6.

A form of energy that can be released by a chemical change is

a)

chemical energy

b)

mechanical energy

c)

potential energy

d)

kinetic energy

7.

The ability to cause a change in matter is

a)

heat

b)

temperature

c)

energy

d)

conductor

8.

The total potential energy and kinetic energy of an object is

a)

chemical energy

b)

mechanical energy

c)

electrical energy

d)

static energy

9.

This picture shows a pot of water heating on a stovetop.

Which statement explains what happens to the water in the pot?

a)

The water temperature decreases inside the pot.

b)

The water will freeze when enough heat is added.

c)

Heat is transferred from the water in the pot to the burner.

d)

Heat is transferred from the burner to the pot and then to the water.

10.

Which of these appliances is intended to convert electrical energy into sound energy?

a)

printer

b)

refrigerator

c)

electric heater

d)

music amplifier

11.

The pots and pans in Tyson's kitchen are made of steel, copper, and aluminum. Why does his family use metal pans for cooking?

a)

They are easy to shape.

b)

They have low melting points.

c)

They are excellent conductors of heat.

d)

They have the ability to stop the flow of heat.

12.

A physicist studies how energy and matter are related. She must know math, chemistry, and the principles of energy transfer. Connect science concepts with science careers. Which might a physicist study?

a)

how plants can resist diseases

b)

how a waterfall could produce electricity

c)

how food webs can be affected when the environment is disturbed

d)

how water cycles through the environment from groundwater to water vapor

13.

Nancy says that mechanical energy enables her clothes dryer to operate. Which form of energy listed below can Nancy use to correct her statement?

a)

heat energy

b)

electrical energy

c)

thermal energy

d)

chemical energy

14.

Sarah is jumping rope. What happens when she twirls the jump rope?

a)

She gives it thermal energy.

b)

She gives it chemical energy.

c)

She gives it kinetic energy.

d)

She gives it electrical energy.

15.

An insulator is often used to help regulate an object's temperature. Differentiate between insulators and conductors. Which is true about an insulator?

a)

It slows energy transfer.

b)

It can also be a good conductor.

c)

It allows heat to pass through easily.

d)

It provides heat to keep materials warm.

16.

When turned on, the radio lights up and you hear sound. How does light energy differ from sound energy?

a)

Light energy is measured by pitch.

b)

Light energy is made from vibrations.

c)

Light energy can travel through space.

d)

Light energy can only be found during the day.

17.

Objects that vibrate make energy. Which type of energy results from vibrations that travel through the air?

a)

sound

b)

chemical

c)

potential

d)

electrical

18.

Andi wears wool socks with her winter boots to keep her feet warm. Differentiate between conductors and insulators. How does the wool affect heat transfer?

a)

Wool is an insulator that keeps Andi's feet from losing heat.

b)

Wool is an insulator that provides heat to keep Andi's feet warm.

c)

Wool is a conductor that transfers heat from Andi's feet to her boots.

d)

Wool is a conductor that transfers heat from the socks to Andi's skin.

19.

Two science students put a spring on a dowel. Then they add a foam ball to the dowel. They push on the ball to squeeze the spring, and then they let the ball go. Differentiate among the forms of energy listed below. Which form of energy does the ball have during this investigation?

a)

thermal energy

b)

electrical energy

c)

magnetic energy

d)

mechanical energy

20.

Which type of energy change takes place as a car burns fuel to race down a track?

a)

electrical energy to light energy

b)

kinetic energy to potential energy

c)

chemical energy to kinetic energy

d)

mechanical energy to kinetic energy

21.

A scientist measures the average kinetic energy of the particles of an object. What is he measuring?

a)

heat

b)

current

c)

insulation

d)

temperature

22.

Which of the following best describes potential energy?

a)

It cannot change form more than once.

b)

It can be found in many forms.

c)

It can be transferred by gravity only.

d)

It includes electric energy.

23.

Differentiate among forms of energy to identify the transfer of energy when a pan is placed onto a surface warmed by electricity.

a)

light

b)

heat

c)

electrical

d)

mechanical

24.

Mila is studying mechanical energy. She tapes a dowel onto a desk. Then she puts a 12cm spring on the dowel. Next, she slips a foam ball onto the dowel. As she changes the length of the spring by compressing it, she releases the ball into the air. She does this several times.

What happens to the ball as Mila changes the length of the spring?

a)

When the spring is longer, the ball travels further.

b)

When the spring is longer, the ball does not move.

c)

When the spring is shorter, the ball travels farther.

d)

Wen the spring is shorter, the ball does not move.

25.

The pictures below show different household items. Differentiate between conductors and insulators. Which item is a good conductor of heat?

a)
b)
c)
d)
26.

Which type of material would be best to use to keep hot food from getting cold?

a)

wood

b)

paper

c)

rubber

d)

aluminum

27.

Jaden has many things on his desk at home, as seen in the picture. Which material was most likely used because it is a good insulator?

a)

copper used for the coins

b)

metal used for the computer

c)

steel used for the paper clips

d)

rubber used for the lamp cord

28.

Ange has a pogo stick like the one in the picture. When he jumps on it, the spring squeezes toward the ground and then moves back to its starting position.

The potential and kinetic energies of the spring are forms of which type of energy?

a)

chemical energy

b)

electrical energy

c)

magnetic energy

d)

mechanical energy

29.

A student has two metal cups and two foam cups. She places one of each type on a metal plate and one of each type on a foam plate. She then fills each cup with very hot water.

Differentiate between the conductors and the insulators. Which cup will be the first to lose heat?

a)

foam cup on foam plate

b)

foam cup on metal plate

c)

metal cup on foam plate

d)

metal cup on metal plate

30.

Darnell needs an insulator to keep liquids hot. He tests how quickly different materials change temperature when they are heated. All materials start at 20 C and are heated at the same time. He records the temperatures of the materials after 10 minutes and constructs a table to organize the data.

Which material should he choose as an insulator?

a)

Material 1

b)

Material 2

c)

Material 3

d)

Material 4

31.

Niko jumps on a trampoline. The pictures show him at certain points during the jumping.

At which point does Niko have the most potential energy?

a)

Point 1

b)

Point 2

c)

Point 3

d)

Point 4

32.

Rachel tests how quickly different materials change temperature. She heats each one the same way and constructs a table to examine and evaluate her data.

Which material is the best insulator?

a)

Material 1

b)

Material 2

c)

Material 3

d)

Material 4