Free Printable Force/Motion and Energy Resources/Transformations

1.

In 4 minutes about how far did the car travel?

a)

2.1 km

b)

3.3 km

c)

4.1 km

d)

5.4 km

2.

During what time was the car moving the FASTEST?

a)

from 0 to 2 minutes

b)

from 2 to 4 minutes

c)

from 4 to 6 minutes

d)

from 6 to 8 minutes

3.

Which of the following is the MOST likely explanation for the shape of the line on the graph between 4 and 6 minutes?

a)

The car is stopped at a stop light.

b)

The car is driving on a city street.

c)

The car is driving on a city street.

d)

The car is driving on the highway.

4.

Which pulley system pictured above does NOT change the amount of force used to move the mass?

a)

System 1

b)

System 2

c)

System 3

d)

System 4

5.

Which of the pulley systems above requires the least amount of force to lift the mass?

a)

System 1

b)

System 2

c)

System 3

d)

System 4

6.

Roller coasters use potential and kinetic energy to move carts around the track. Which selection below

organizes the points of potential energy from GREATEST to LEAST?

a)

C, D, H, K, N

b)

B, D, H, J, L

c)

A, E, G, I, M

d)

A, D, H, K, N

7.

The archer above shoots an arrow toward a target. Which object has the GREATEST kinetic energy?

a)

archer

B

C

D

b)

bow

c)

arrow

d)

target

8.

The ability to do work can also be defined as-

a)

force

b)

energy

c)

matter

d)

pressure

9.

Andrew plays a computer game where he designs roller coasters for a virtual amusement park. Each diagram below illustrates a path for the roller coaster car to travel. Which track should Andrew choose if he wants the roller coaster car to have the MOST potential energy?

a)

b)

c)

d)

10.

Which of the following examples represents the GREATEST amount of potential energy?

a)

a screen door spring fully stretched

b)

water spilling over a waterfall

c)

a car going through a green light

d)

a skydiver that is free-falling from an airplane

11.

Which of the following objects has potential energy?

a)

a rolling ball

b)

a boulder at the edge of a cliff

c)

a car going through a green light

d)

a skydiver that is free-falling from an airplane

12.

Potential energy refers to objects that are ________________________

a)

changing chemically

b)

not in motion

c)

in motion

d)

changing electrically

13.

A mountain climber stops at a ledge halfway up a cliff wall. The climber sets up a small gas stove and begins to cook soup in a small metal bowl. Which of the following would MOST increase the kinetic energy of the bowl?

a)

Holding it over the gas stove.

b)

Dropping it off the ledge.

c)

Carrying it to the top of the mountain.

d)

Bending it into a new shape.

14.

A cart carrying a brick is pulled up an inclined plane. At what point does the cart have the greatest amount of potential energy?

a)

point A

b)

point B

c)

point C

d)

none of the above

15.

Compressing a spring increases its —

a)

kinetic energy

b)

potential energy

c)

electrical energy

d)

chemical energy

16.

An orange, a grapefruit, and a watermelon all fall off a windowsill at the same time. The fruits all hit the ground at the same time because each fruit has the same —

A

B

C

D

a)

acceleration

b)

inertia

c)

size

d)

mass

17.

Phillip throws a basketball up in the air and through a hoop. Because the ball is acted on by the force of gravity, the ball will _______

a)

slow down, change direction, and then speed up until it hits the ground

b)

speed up, change direction, and then slow down until it hits the ground

c)

travel at the same speed and same direction until it hits the ground

d)

change direction and travel at the same speed until it hits the ground

18.

When a car is on an icy roadway, it is difficult to control its motion. Which statement BEST explains this phenomenon?

a)

The spinning force of the tires pushes the car in the opposite direction.

b)

The input force exceeds the output force.

c)

The ice supplies an unbalanced force to the car's tires.

d)

The icy road does not supply enough friction to the car's tires.

19.

Three balls of equal size made from hard (solid) plastic, rubber, and stainless steel are dropped at the same time from the roof of a building that was 5 stories tall. All three objects hit the sidewalk at the same time because —

a)

They are all round objects and have the same shape.

b)

The downward force of gravity is the same on all three objects.

c)

All three objects have the same mass.

d)

All three objects are falling in the same direction.

20.

A student who was training for a cross-country race jogged for 1.0 hour and covered a distance of 1.5 kilometers. How much farther will the student travel if he jogs for one more hour?

a)

30.0 km/hr

b)

13.0 km/hr

c)

7.5 km/hr

d)

1.5 km/h

21.

Three balls of equal size made from hard (solid) plastic, rubber, and stainless steel are dropped at the same time from the roof of a building that was 5 stories tall. All three objects hit the sidewalk at the same time because —

a)

They are all round objects and have the same shape.

b)

The downward force of gravity is the same on all three objects.

c)

All three objects have the same mass.

d)

All three objects are falling in the same direction

22.

Rodney hit a high fly ball over second base in a championship baseball game. Because the ball was also being acted on by the force due to gravity, the ball will —

a)

travel at the same speed until it hits the ground.

b)

travel in the same direction until it hits the ground.

c)

slow down, change direction, and then speed up until it falls to the ground.

d)

speed up, keep its same direction, and then slow down as it falls to the ground.

23.

Mr. Robbins is taking his baby for a walk in a stroller. The amount of force that Mr. Robbins must use to make the stroller move MOST likely depends on the stroller's —

a)

direction

b)

distance

c)

mass

d)

velocity

24.

What is the average speed of the car?

a)

0.4 km/min

b)

2.5 km/min

c)

14 km/min

d)

40 km/min

25.

What is the average speed of the ball?

a)

4 m/s

b)

5 m/s

c)

14 m/s

d)

20 m/s

26.

A toy car rolls 8 meters in 2 seconds. What is the average speed of the toy car?

A

B

C

D

a)

16 m/s

b)

10 m/s

c)

6 m/s

d)

4 m/s

27.

. Mrs. Tucker threaded a string through a straw, blew up a balloon, and taped the balloon to the straw as shown in the diagram. When she releases air from the neck of the balloon, what will happen?

a)

The balloon and straw will move toward point 1.

b)

The balloon and straw will spin on the string.

c)

The balloon and straw will move toward point 2.

d)

The balloon and straw will not move.

28.

Which is the fastest segment of Kara's trip?

a)

between hour 1 and 2

b)

between hour 2 and 3

c)

between hour 3 and 4

d)

between hour 4 and 5

29.

What is a likely explanation of Kara's motion between the second and third hour of her ride?

a)

Kara and her family are racing to see who is the fastest rider.

b)

Kara and her family stop to have lunch.

c)

Kara is giving her younger brother a ride.

d)

Kara is riding slowly to enjoy all the exhibits

30.

The graph above shows the speed at which a cyclist traveled for every hour in a 4 hour ride.

Which of the following was the average speed of the cyclist?

a)

10 km/h

b)

20 km/h

c)

30 km/h

d)

40 km/h

31.

A city sits in the middle of a broad, flat plateau that is 800 meters above sea level. The plateau is surrounded by lower land on all sides. Which power plant would have the HARDEST time generating power if it were built on this plateau?

A hydroelectric power plant

B natural gas power plant

C nuclear power plant

D Coal power plant

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

32.

Which of these types of renewable energy is the LEAST directly dependent on the sun?

A geothermal

B hydroelectric

C solar

D wind

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

33.

Schools that are heated with natural gas furnaces use a type of fuel that is classified as a:

A nonrenewable alternative fuel

B nonrenewable fossil fuel

C renewable alternative fuel

D renewable fossil fuel

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

34.

A new school, in a dry sunny region, is being constructed as a "green school" which means all efforts are made to make the school as environmentally friendly as possible. Which of the following would be the MOST practical way to supplement or add to the electrical power system?

A diesel powered generators outside the building

B hydroelectric power from a school pond

C nuclear power plant in the utility room

D solar panels on the roof

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

35.

Which of the following resources carries a high potential for environmental damage?

A wind

B trees

C geothermal

D nuclear

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

36.

A town is considering new sources of electricity. Which of the following sources of electricity would be the MOST environmentally safe choice?

A hydroelectric dam

B solar power station

C coal-fired power plant

D natural gas power plant

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

37.

Which of the following energy sources is MOST likely to have a negative effect on air quality?

A coal

B geothermal

C sunlight

D wind

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

38.

A paper mill uses the moving water from a nearby waterfall to turn turbines and produce energy. The waterfall is an example of a:

A solar energy source.

B renewable energy source.

C geothermal energy source.

D nonrenewable energy source.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

39.

Which of these human activities would reduce the amount of useable energy Earth receives from the Sun?

A setting up too many solar collectors in a small area

B adding smoke to the atmosphere that blocks sunlight

C using a small amount of solar cells over a very long time

D planting too many farm crops that rely on sunlight to grow

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

40.

Which of these types of energy resources is MOST LIKELY to be used up by human activity?

A solar energy

B geothermal energy

C fossil fuel energy

D wind energy

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

41.

Which energy transformation produces electricity without causing pollution?

A burning natural gas in a power plant to transform heat energy into electricity

B using batteries in a flashlight to transform chemical energy into electricity

C spinning windmills to transform mechanical energy into electricity

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

42.

Which of these describes a human activity that uses up a non-renewable resource?

A building new roads that cause topsoil to erode

B chopping down trees from the forest for heating homes

C car engines consuming large amounts of fossil fuels

D pollutants on roads washing into streams during rainstorms

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

43.

Wind power is used to pump water from the ground and generate electricity. The most likely environmental impact of using wind power is:

A the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

B disturbing native plant and animal populations

C a reduction in the use of fossil fuels

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

44.

Which of the following energy transformation systems would be MOST affected by changes in weather?

A geothermal power generation

B natural gas power generation

C nuclear power generation

D wind turbine power generation

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

45.

A city is located near the shoreline of an ocean. The terrain for miles around the city is very flat. Which of the following electrical energy production systems would be the MOST efficient to use?

A hydroelectric power

B nuclear power

C wind power

D coal power

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

46.

The solar panel a school is using averages 1.4 kilowatt hours per day. The school uses 9.2 kilowatt hours per day. How many solar panels will the school need in order to completely run on solar energy?

A 2

B 6

C 7

D 8

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

47.

A school has a set of lights on a timer to make sure that they are on the same number of hours each day. Part of the energy is provided by a solar panel and the rest is paid for by the school. During which month would you expect the school to have to pay the least amount of money on electricity for the set of lights?

A -a cold, dry midwinter month

B- a rainy, warm month in autumn

C -a cold, rainy spring month

D -a hot, dry summer month

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

48.

Plans for a new school are being developed. The school board would like for the new school to run on “green” energy, meaning that the energy that runs the school must not come from fossil fuels which are known pollutants. Local middle school science students have been asked to help decide which energy source should be used. Based on your knowledge of energy resources and fossil fuels, which energy resource would be most practical for the students to suggest for the new school?

A The school should utilize mostly solar energy because solar energy is inexhaustible.

B The school should utilize electrical power from a coal burning factory because that is how most electricity is produced.

C The school should utilize only geothermal energy because the earth is hot during the day when the sun is shining.

D The school should utilize only wind energy because the wind blows every day.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

49.

A new school is being built in the desert of West Texas and wants to be as energy efficient as possible. Which idea would the school most likely NOT use?

A - building solar panels of the roof of the school

B - building a hydroelectric generator to supply electricity

C -constructing wind generators near the football field

D -requiring all teachers to turn off their lights when they leave a room

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

50.

Which of the following actions would reduce the greatest amount of electricity used in a home?

A -using a programmable thermostat to control the heating and air conditioning

B -starting and maintaining a compost pile to manage yard waste

C- growing or purchasing organic fruits and vegetables

D - purchasing a hybrid automobile and starting a car pool with friends

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

51.

Which of these actions uses the greatest amount of energy?

A- sharpening a pencil with a hand-held sharpener

B - cooking a turkey in an electric oven

C - cooling a school building for the month of August

D - driving to the grocery store

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

52.

How does recycling impact a person’s energy use?

A- Less energy is needed to recycle used aluminum cans than to mine aluminum and make new cans.

B - Less energy is used to transport the raw materials needed to make plastic than to recycle plastic bottles.

C - Making paper from trees causes a smaller amount of trash to be sent to a landfill.

D - The distance that used materials have to travel before being recycled uses more energy than it saves.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

53.

. A school replaces 60-watt incandescent light bulbs with 13-watt compact fluorescent bulbs in each classroom. If there are no other changes in how the lights are used, how will the electricity use compare, after changing the light bulbs?

A- The school will use more electricity after the change.

B- The school will create more waste than before the change to compact fluorescent light bulbs.

C- The school will use less electricity after the change.

D - The school will need more light bulbs to generate the same amount of light as before the change.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

54.

Which action in a science lab transforms electrical energy to heat energy?

A - warming liquid in a test tube over a bunsen burner

B - using a hot plate to boil a beaker of water

C - growing plants on a window sill

D - mixing two chemicals

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

55.

Charles has a pinwheel like the one in the diagram. While helping his mom with dinner, he discovered that the steam produced when boiling water makes the pinwheel spin. Which energy transformation describes how the pinwheel moves?

a)

heat energy to mechanical energy

b)

chemical energy to heat energy

c)

sound energy to mechanical energy

d)

heat energy

56.

What energy transformation produces electricity without any pollution?

A burning natural gas in a power plant to transform energy into electricity

B use batteries in a flashlight to transform chemical energy into electricity

C spinning windmills to transform mechanical energy into electricity

D capturing the energy of nuclear power to transform chemical energy into electricity

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

57.

Which action in the science laboratory transforms chemical energy to heat energy?

A burning a candle

B growing potted plants near a window

C using a hot plate to boil a beaker of alcohol

D using a water heater element in a tropical fish aquarium

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

58.

Energy transformation occurs when a splitting atom releases energy to heat water to produce steam. How do you describe this energy transformation?

A- chemical energy to heat energy

B- electrical energy to heat energy

C- heat energy to nuclear energy

D- nuclear energy to heat energy

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

59.

Which energy transformation produces electricity with the greatest potential of environmental pollution?

A- generating electricity from a natural gas fired power plant

B- generating electricity from a nuclear power plant

C- generating electricity from a wind turbine power system

D- generating electricity from a solar panel system

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

60.

A light bulb transforms electrical energy to which type of energy?

A - nuclear energy

B - thermal energy

C - chemical energy

D - mechanical energy

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

61.

Which of these types of energy conversions occur in a battery-powered flashlight?

A- thermal to mechanical

B- light to electrical

C- thermal to chemical

D- chemical to electrical

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

62.

Which type of energy conversion occurs when solar energy is used to warm a house?

A- electrical to light

B- light to thermal

C- chemical to electrical

D- thermal to chemical

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

63.

Which type of energy transformation occurs when energy given off by splitting atoms is used to turn water into steam?

A- thermal to light

B- nuclear to thermal

C- chemical to nuclear

D- electrical to chemical

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

64.

Which of the following occurs during an energy transformation?

A- energy disappears

B- new energy appears

C- energy changes form

D- matter is created from energy

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

Force/Motion and Energy Resources/Transformations

Total questions: 64

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