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WorksheetsScience 5 SE Revision 3
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins
Is this object being used more for light or heat?
light
heat
Is this object being used more for light or heat?
light
heat
Is this candle being used more for light or heat?
light
heat
Is this object being used mostly for light or heat?
light
heat
The ice is melting in the beaker in the diagram. Is the lamp being used more for heat or light?
light
heat
Is this object being used more for light or heat?
light
heat
A mirror _________________ light.
absorbs
reflects
refracts
If an object allows most light to pass through it then it is...
transparent
opaque
translucent
cold
An object that blocks all of the light from passing through is...
transparent
clear
opaque
translucent
This type of object lets some light through, but not all. It is not easy to see through this type of material.
transparent
translucent
co-parent
opaque
Which instrument can be found in photocopiers, DVD players, and cameras?
laser
lens
prism
mirror
What is the best explanation for Mickey seeing himself in the mirror?
refraction
absorbed
reflection
flipped
Why does the straw appear to be bent?
light is reflected
light is absorbed
light is turned
light is refracted
A student placed a pencil in a cup of water. The pencil appears broken because light
always travels in a straight line.
bends when it passes through water.
makes the water in the glass evaporate.
reflects the pencil on the water's surface.
What type of energy is associated with heat?
mechanical energy
thermal energy
sound energy
light energy
What two types of energy come out of a bulb?
sound and heat
light and heat
light and mechanical
heat and mechanical
What type of energy comes out of a speaker?
mechanical
thermal
light
sound
What do we call it when light bends?
movement
refraction
absorb
transmit
When light passes through a lens it.....
refracts
moves
absorbs
transmits
Which of the following is an example of an object that refracts light?
mirror
lens
Which of the following is an example of an object that refracts light?
mirror
glasses
Which of the following is an example of an object that refracts light?
compact
prism
How can you tell work is being done on an object?
it is motionless
It is at rest
It is moving
It is still
What is the energy conversion when you plug in a stereo and listen to music?
electrical to mechanical
chemical to heat
electrical to sound
potential to sound
What is the energy conversion when you burn wood for a fire?
electrical to thermal
light to kinetic
chemical to thermal
chemical to electrical
What is the energy conversion when a wind turbine turns to provide energy to a power grid?
electrical to potential
potential to kinetic
kinetic to electrical
nuclear to heat
What is the energy conversion when you plug in a fan?
potential to kinetic
potential to heat
heat to electrical
electrical to kinetic
What is the energy conversion when you burn charcoal to cook food on a grill?
thermal to chemical
light to kinetic
chemical to thermal
chemical to nuclear
The picture showing the energy conversion
Chemical → light & heat
is:
The stored energy found in food, muscles, batteries and fuel are examples of which form of energy?
Radiant energy
Chemical energy
Sound energy
Thermal energy
which energy is caused by an objects vibrations
thermal energy
electrical energy
chemical energy
sound energy
What kind of energy is represented in the picture?
Heat
Chemical
Sound
Nuclear
A battery converts what type of energy to another?
sound to kinetic
light to heat
kinetic to electrical
chemical to electrical
Which of the following materials conducts heat well?
metal
glass
plastic
wood
Burning your feet on the hot sand in the summer is an example of...
Radiation
Convection
Conduction
Less dense warm air rises and more dense cool air sinks in this kind of heat transfer...
Radiation
Conducation
Convection
Most pots and pans are metal or glass because...
These materials are conductors that speed up heat transfer.
These materials expand and contract a lot when heated and cooled.
These materials are insulators that slow down heat transfer.
These materials have very low mass so they can hold a lot of thermal energy.
The sun's rays heating the earth is an example of...
radiation
convection
conduction
Touching a hot pot and burning your hand is an example of what kind of heat transfer?
Radiation
Conduction
Convection
Boiling water is an example of what kind of heat transfer?
Radiation
Conduction
Convection
Heat always travels...
alone
by air
with a partner
from hot to cold
Heat energy is also known as
Thermal Energy
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
The sun shines down on this family as they play on the beach.
conduction
convection
radiation
When a circuit is open, the circuit is _________?
On
Off
Why is electrical wiring usually made from copper?
Because copper is shiny
Because copper conducts electricity
Because copper is not magnetic
Because copper insulates electricity
Jay uses various objects to complete a circuit. He compares how bright a bulb glows using each object. His results are shown here.
Which object is the BEST electrical conductor?
nail
eraser
crayon
pencil lead
Philip needs to choose an item to use to complete a circuit he is making.
Which of the following items would be his BEST choice?
metal coin
glass bead
plastic straw
wooden toothpick
The rubber coating on a wire cord is __________________ because it does not allow electricity to pass through to you.
magnetic
a conductor
an insulator
a circuit
Why electrical wiring usually are covered with a layer of plastic?
To make it look pretty
To help electricity flow along the wire
To make it safe
To add more energy
The picture shows a series circuit with three lit bulbs. How many of the bulbs will remain lit if the wire is cut at the point shown by the arrow? (5.6B)
0
1
2
3
What makes up an electric circuit?
Bulb and battery
Bulb, battery and switch
Bulb, battery and wire
