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Harnessing Human Energy Test Prep

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A system is...

a)

A set of interacting parts forming a complex whole.

b)

A set of interacting parts forming a simple hole.

c)

A set of interlocking joints forming a simple hole.

2.

Energy is...

a)

The ability to make things move or dance.

b)

The ability to make things move or change.

c)

The ability to make non-living things move or change.

d)

The ability to make things cold or hot.

3.

Reasoning is...

a)

The process of making clear how your evidence supports your claim.

b)

The process of making it difficult of how your evidence supports your claim.

c)

The process of making clear how your subclaim supports your claim.

d)

The process of making clear how your claim supports your subclaim.

4.

A claim is...

a)

A proposed answer to a question about the natural world.

b)

A proposed question to an answer about the natural world.

c)

A proposed answer to a question about the unnatural world.

d)

A proposed answer to a question about the mystical world.

5.

Evidence is...

a)

Info about the natural world that is used to support or go against a reasoning.

b)

Info about the natural world that is used to support or go against a sub-claim.

c)

Info about the natural world that is used to support or go against a claim.

d)

Info about the unnatural world that is used to support or go against a claim.

6.

Potential energy is...

a)

The energy stored in a toy or flashlight.

b)

The energy stored in an object or system.

c)

The energy not stored in an object or system.

d)

The energy stored in an object or water system.

7.

Kinetic energy is...

a)

The energy the object has because it is moving.

b)

The energy the object has because it is not moving.

c)

The energy the object has because it is still.

d)

The energy the system has because it is moving.

8.

Whenever something moves or changes it is because of..

a)

light

b)

system

c)

energy

d)

evidence

9.

When something is moving, it has..

a)

kinetic energy

b)

potential energy

c)

light energy

d)

movement

10.

When something has the ability to make things move or change in the future, it has...

a)

potential energy, even if it is not moving or changing now.

b)

kinetic energy, even if it is not moving or changing now.

c)

potential energy, even if it is moving or changing later.

d)

kinetic energy, even if it is moving or changing later.

11.

A flying soccer ball is an example of...

a)

potential energy

b)

kinetic energy

c)

light energy

12.

A battery is an example of...

a)

potential energy

b)

kinetic energy

c)

no energy

13.

A wind up toy has no energy..

a)

when sitting still untouched

b)

when wound up

c)

when moving

14.

When a wind up toy is wound up but not released, it has...

a)

potential energy

b)

kinetic energy

c)

no energy

d)

both kinetic and potential

15.

When a wind up toy is wound up and released, it has...

a)

kinetic energy

b)

potential energy

c)

no energy

d)

both potential and kinetic energy

16.
A ball rolling down a hill has what kind of energy?
a)
Kinetic
b)
Potential
c)
Chemical
d)
Nuclear
17.
A skier at the top of a mountain has what kind of energy?
a)
Kinetic
b)
Potential
c)
Chemical
d)
Nuclear
18.
A scientific argument starts with ____________.
a)
A question about the natural world.
b)
Piece of evidence to support a claim.
c)
An answer to a question about the natural world.
d)
Reason why something happens.
19.
The law of _______________ states that energy cannot be created nor destroyed.
a)
conservation
b)
constitution
c)
conspiration
d)
constipation
20.
A claim supported by evidence is called _____________________. 
a)
scientific argument
b)
model
c)
convert
d)
transfer
21.
When energy moves from one object to another object, it is called _________________.
a)
Transfer
b)
convert
c)
generator
d)
system
22.
Energy ______________ when it changes types; for example, kinetic energy changes to potential energy and potential energy changes to light energy.
a)
transfers
b)
converts
23.
A set of interacting parts forming a complex whole is called a _______________
a)
system
b)
model
c)
generator
d)
claim
24.
A ______________ converts kinetic energy into electrical energy.
a)
generator
b)
model
c)
scientific argument
d)
system
25.
We have created several _____________ in science class that made a light shine. 
a)
systems
b)
generators
c)
models
d)
diagrams
26.
Scientists try to use many different ________________, or trustworthy, sources while researching. 
a)
reliable
b)
unreliable
c)
wikipedia
d)
inconsistent 
27.
which of the following sources is the most reliable source when researching a vehicle.
a)
A car dealer who makes commision on his sales
b)
your friend's mom's brother's best friend in California
c)
The latest copy of Sportscar Magazine
d)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Association
28.
A ______________ converts kinetic energy into electrical energy.
a)
generator
b)
model
c)
scientific argument
d)
system
29.
Energy ______________ when it changes types; for example, kinetic energy changes to potential energy and potential energy changes to light energy.
a)
transfers
b)
converts
30.
When energy moves from one object to another object, it is called _________________.
a)
Transfer
b)
convert
c)
generator
d)
system
31.

Objects can make their own energy.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Objects get energy from other objects that have energy.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Only living things have energy.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Claim

a)

information about the natural world that is used to support or refute a claim

b)

a proposed answer to a question about the natural world

c)

an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see

d)

a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole

35.
A ______________ converts kinetic energy into electrical energy.
a)
generator
b)
model
c)
scientific argument
d)
system
36.
Energy ______________ when it changes types; for example, kinetic energy changes to potential energy and potential energy changes to light energy.
a)
transfers
b)
converts
37.

Which of these is an example of kinetic energy?

a)

a bicycle

b)

a battery

c)

a solar panel

d)

firewood

38.

The law of _______________ of energy states that energy cannot be created nor destroyed.

a)

conservation

b)

simulation

c)

collection

d)

generation

39.

A system is...

a)

A set of interacting parts forming a complex whole.

b)

A set of interacting parts forming a simple hole.

c)

A set of interlocking joints forming a simple hole.

40.

Energy is...

a)

The ability to make things move or dance.

b)

The ability to make things move or change.

c)

The ability to make non-living things move or change.

d)

The ability to make things cold or hot.

41.

Potential energy is...

a)

The energy stored in a toy or flashlight.

b)

The energy stored in an object or system.

c)

The energy not stored in an object or system.

d)

The energy stored in an object or water system.

42.
Rubber bands, sling shots, springs, and a bow pulled back...are what type potential energy? 
a)
Gravitational Potential Energy 
b)
Magnetic Potential Energy 
c)
Elastic Potential Energy 
d)
Chemical Potential Energy 
43.
Skateboarding down a street is an example of what type of energy? 
a)
Potential Energy 
b)
Kinetic Energy 
44.
What is the percentage of Potential Energy at point D? 
a)
25%
b)
50%
c)
75%
d)
100%
45.
What type of potential energy does batteries have? 
a)
Electrical 
b)
Magnetic 
c)
Gravitational 
d)
Chemical 
46.
What is the percentage of Kinetic Energy at point B? 
a)
25%
b)
50%
c)
75%
d)
100%
47.
When you stretch a rubber band, you are storing __________ energy. 
a)
kinetic 
b)
potential
c)
none of the above
d)
all of the above 
48.
Which 2 letters have the most kinetic energy
a)
W & Y
b)
X & Z
49.
At which point is potential energy greatest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
50.
When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy highest?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
51.
When an object is in motion, it has ___________ energy.
a)
potential
b)
mechanical
c)
kinetic
d)
movement
52.
In order to INCREASE the potential energy of an object, you need to:
a)
put the object lower to the ground
b)
raise the object higher
53.
Which of the following is NOT an example of potential energy?
a)
A. Gravitational pull 
b)
B. Nuclear energy 
c)
C. Chemical bonds 
d)
D. Electricity
54.
Is this activity as an example of potential or kinetic energy Choose “PE” or “KE”:
The energy that exists before baking soda and vinegar combine to create carbon dioxide gas.
a)
PE
b)
KE
55.

What are the two factors that affect kinetic energy?

a)

time and energy

b)

power and mass

c)

mass and speed

d)

time and work

56.

The more mass an object has the _____________ kinetic energy it has

a)

more

b)

less

57.

The relationship between mass and kinetic energy is?

a)

Inversely proportional

b)

exponentially proportional.

c)

are not related

d)

directly proportional

58.

The relationship between height and potential energy is?

a)

inversely proportinal

b)

directly proportional

c)

exponentially proportional.

d)

not related

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