WorksheetsEnergy 6.4abcd
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 17mins
A plant converts the sun's light into
water
soil
food
seeds
Businesses can generate their own electricity by capturing and converting energy. What is the source of energy for solar panels?
wind
water
moon
sun
Which of the following receives its energy directly from the sun?
deer
grass
rock
hawk
What is the correct pathway of energy?
plants --> sun --> fossil fuels
sun --> plants --> fossil fuels
fossil fuels --> sun --> plants
sun --> fossil fuels --> plants
Which of the following is the main energy source in our Earth's processes?
the moon
Earth's oceans
weather
the sun
What is the Earth's energy budget?
It pertains to coal use in the US.
It's a way to keep track of energy transfers into and out of the Earth's system.
It's a way to keep track of satelites.
It's the amount of money spent on all the Earth's energy.
What 2 things can disrupt Earth's energy budget?
A decrease in Nitrogen and an increase in dissolved oxygen in the water
An increase in freezing temperatures near the poles and more precipitation in rainforests
Increase in greenhouse gases and a decrease in polar ice caps
More thunderstorms than normal and less hurricanes
What do greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and water vapor do?
They deflect all energy from the sun
They absorb energy from Earth's surface and reflect them back out to space
They absorb energy from Earth's surface and keep that energy int he atmosphere
They deflect only the harmful gases
Which surface is least likely to absorb solar energy and why?
rock, because it is solid
snow, because it is white
water, because it is liquid
asphalt, because it is black
Which process does the diagram show?
water cycle
smog formation
ozone depletion
green house effect
What is the original source of most energy that people use?
Energy that reaches the Earth's surface by radiation from the Sun.
Energy that reaches the Earth's surface by convection from the Sun.
Energy that reaches the Earth's surface by radiation from the the Earth's core.
Energy that reaches the Earth's surface by conduction from the Earth's core.
A black brick exposed to sunlight becomes warm. How is energy from the Sun transferred to the brigck?
convection
conduction
radiation
reflection
A student standing near a campfire feels warmer as the fire grows. Which process most likely transfers heat from the campfire to the student?
conduction
convection
radiation
transformation
Which picture shows the transfer of heat by conduction?
The transfer of heat in the atmosphere by winds that circulate between the equator and poles is an example of
radiation
insulation
convection
conduction
Panels of solar cells are used to collect energy from the Sun and convert it into energy for use in homes. Into what type of energy is the solar energy converted?
chemical
electrical
geothermal
hydroelectric
A doorbell circuit converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. The mechanical energy is in the form of vibrations that ultimately produce
chemical energy
thermal energy
radiant energy
sound energy
Which picture represents an object that can convert light to electrical energy?
Which type of energy conversion occurs in a flashlight?
chemical to light
mechanical to light
electrical to chemical
mechanical to chemical
David switches on a fan on a hot day. Which statement best describes how energy changes to make the fan s pin?
Electrical energy changes to heat energy.
Wind energy changes to electrical energy.
Heat energy changes to mechanical energy.
Electrical energy changes to mechanical energy.
What two things disrupt Earth's energy budget?
decrease in nitrogen and increase in dissolved oxygen
increase in freezing temperatures near the poles and more precipitation in rainforests
increase in greehouse gases and decrease in polar ice caps
How does the sun heat the Earth?
convection
radiation
trnsmission
conduction
Which of the following is something we do that makes the greenhouse effect worse?
Walk to work
clean up trash
drive a car
use less water
What is the Earth's Energy Budget?
the use of coal in the United States
a way to keep track of energy transfers into and out of the Earth's system
a way to track satelites
the amount of money spent on all of Earth's energy
What kind of heat transfer takes place when you warm your hands from a fire?
conduction
convection
inversion
radiation
The greenhouse effect is a process that occurs when ______ in the Earth's atmosphere trap the sun's heat.
ice
sun
gases
water
What is the correct pathway of energy?
plants to sun to fossil fuels
sun to plants to fossil fuels
fossil fuels to sun to plants
sun to fossil fuels to plants
Which of the following best describes electricity being transformed into light energy?
fireworks
sun warming pool water
campfire
flipping a switch turns on a lamp
What is the transformation in a fan?
electrical to heat
wind to electrical
electrical to mechanical
Which of the following will convert light to electrical energy?
solar panels
wood
fan
windmill
Which of the following is the main energy source in our Earth's processes?
sun
moon
weather
ocean
Businesses can generate their own electricity by capturing and converty energy? How can they change radiant energy into electrical energy?
wind
water
moon
sun
What heat transfer method is illustrated in the pot of boiling water?
conduction
convection
radiation
invection
To use energy from teh sun to power household appliances, the solar energy must be converted to
heat energy
nuclear energy
light energy
electrical energy
What percent of solar energy is reflected by clouds?
30
6
4
20
What best describes teh energy tranformation by a household toaster?
electrical to heat
heat to mechanical
electrical to chemical
heat to chemical
Ocean currents like the Gulf Stream affect the Earth's climate by
transferring heat to and from various regions
carrying sediment from rivers and inland basins
ensuring ocean density is the same globally
spreading plant and animal life across the oceans
Which of the following is an example of conduction?
sun heating the sand on a beach
grabbing the handle of a hot pan
noodles moving in a boiling point
an afternoon sea breeze
How is the Earth's Energy Budget balanced?
incoming energy equals outgoing energy
incoming energy is greater than outgoing energy
incoming energy is less than outgoing energy
How does the sun's energy travel to the Earth?
conduction
convection
radiation
evaporation
