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GRADE 5 SCIENCE REVIEW EXAM

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A metric unit for measuring energy

(a)  

2.

A metric unit that measures power

(a)  

3.

A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy

(a)  

4.

A unit for measuring heat energy

(a)  

5.
Heat is another name for-
a)
thermal energy
b)
magnetic energy
c)
electrical energy
d)
mechanical energy
6.
A candle makes heat and -
a)
ice
b)
electricity
c)
sound
d)
light
7.
This is a picture of a campfire.
What type of energy does the fire make to keep us warm?
a)
electrical
b)
sound
c)
heat
d)
light
8.
What is the energy of motion called?
a)
light
b)
mechanical
c)
sound
d)
moving
9.
What kind of energy?
a)
Thermal
b)
Chemical
c)
Nuclear
d)
Mechanical
10.
What kind of energy?
a)
Thermal
b)
Chemical
c)
Sound
d)
Nuclear
11.
Is this a heat, light, or sound source?
a)
Heat
b)
Sound
c)
Light
12.

What type of energy do we use to cook food?

a)

mechanical

b)

light

c)

thermal

d)

sound

13.

What tool can be used to measure thermal energy?

a)

balance

b)

thermometer

c)

ruler

d)

scale

14.

________________is the type of energy an object has because of its motion; many of the forms of energy fall under this type of energy, such as mechanical energy, thermal energy, and radiant energy.

a)

Kinetic Energy

b)

Potential Energy

c)

Chemical Energy

d)

Electrical Energy

15.

___________________ is the type of energy that is stored in an object; energy that an object has because of its position relative to other objects. (Example: pulled back rubber band)

a)

Kinetic Energy

b)

Potential Energy

c)

Solar Energy

d)

Mechanical Energy

16.

_____________________ is energy that comes from the sun.

a)

Nuclear Energy

b)

Chemical Energy

c)

Electrical Energy

d)

Solar Energy

17.

________________ is the energy released when the nucleus of an atom is split apart (during fission) or combined with another nucleus (during fusion).

a)

Solar Energy

b)

Thermal Energy

c)

Mechanical Energy

d)

Nuclear Energy

18.

_____________________ is the energy that is stored in the bonds between atoms. (Examples: food, batteries)

a)

Chemical Energy

b)

Nuclear Energy

c)

Potential Energy

d)

Electrical Energy

19.

__________________ is energy stored due to position in a gravitational field; commonly due to Earth's gravity (Example: a marble sitting at the top of a hill)

a)

Thermal Energy

b)

Chemical Energy

c)

Gravitational Potential Energy

d)

Kinetic Energy

20.

_________________________ is energy that does not need matter to travel; light.

a)

Potential Energy

b)

Thermal Energy

c)

Nuclear Energy

d)

Radiant Energy

21.

______________________ is a form of kinetic energy that an object has because of its motion or its position; Movement energy (Example: wind makes a windmill’s arm turn and creates electricity).

a)

Nuclear Energy

b)

Mechanical Energy

c)

Radiant Energy

d)

Solar Energy

22.

___________________ is the ability to do work by movement of electric charge (electricity)

a)

Chemical Energy

b)

Potential Energy

c)

Thermal Energy

d)

Electrical Energy

23.
What type of energy is used to cook food in an oven?
a)
heat
b)
solar
c)
nuclear
d)
mechanical
24.

Which form of heat transfer occurs between two surfaces or objects that are in direct contact?

a)

Convection

b)

Radiation

c)

Conduction

25.

This form of heat transfer travels through electromagnetic waves. You can usually FEEL the heat from this source.

a)

Conduction

b)

Radiation

c)

Convection

26.

This form of heat transfer occurs when warm air/liquid rises and cold air/liquid sinks.

a)

Convection

b)

Radiation

c)

Conduction

27.
Heat is the movement of ______.
a)
radiation
b)
thermal energy
c)
cold
d)
fire
28.
Heat from the sun travels to Earth by _____.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
insulation
d)
radiation
29.
Energy of motion is which type of energy?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
Sound
d)
Gravitational
30.
What type of energy is in this picture?
a)
Kinetic
b)
Potential
c)
Chemical
d)
Sound
31.
When plants convert the sun's energy into food, which type of energy is it?
a)
kinetic
b)
chemical
c)
thermal
d)
radiant
32.
According to which law of energy, energy can't be created or destroyed?
a)
First law of motion
b)
The law of tacos
c)
Laws of Energy
d)
law of conservation of energy
33.
The transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid is called:
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
34.
Convection can take place in:
a)
solids and liquids
b)
liquids and gases
c)
solids and gases
d)
None of the options
35.
Convection is the transfer of heat by:
a)
touching
b)
currents
c)
electromagnetic waves
36.
When convection occurs:
a)
Warm air sinks and cool air rises
b)
warm air rises and cool air sinks
c)
warm air and cool air sink
d)
warm air and cool air rise
37.
Radiation is the transfer of heat by:
a)
touching
b)
currents
c)
electromagnetic waves
38.
Which of the following is an example of radiation
a)
warm air rising, cool air sinnking
b)
standing next to a fire and feeling the heat (wihtOUT touching it)
c)
Touching a pot handle
39.
True or False: When your feet touch the hot sand at the beach, this is an example of radiation
a)
True
b)
False
40.
Transfer of heat through conduction can occur in which of the following
a)
solids
b)
liquids
c)
gases
d)
all of the above
41.
Conduction is the transfer of heat by:
a)
Direct contact between 2 objects
b)
Hot fluids rising and cool fluids sinking
c)
Electromagnetic waves
42.

Which form of energy do windmills (molinos) use to generate electricity?

a)

Thermal energy

b)

Light energy

c)

Kinetic energy

d)

Gravitational potential energy

43.

Which form of energy do panels use to generate electricity?

a)

Kinetic energy

b)

Thermal energy

c)

Sound energy

d)

Light energy

44.

What type of energy is being transformed when you use a hairdryer?

a)

From thermal energy to electrical energy

b)

From electrical energy to kinetic energy

c)

From electrical energy to thermal energy

d)

From kinetic energy to thermal energy

45.

What type of energy is being transformed when you use a washing machine?

a)

From electrical energy to kinetic energy

b)

From electrical energy to light energy

c)

From electrical energy to sound energy

d)

From electrical energy to chemical energy

46.

What type of energy is being transformed when you use a flashlight?

a)

From chemical energy to electrical energy

b)

From electrical energy to thermal energy

c)

From chemical energy to light energy

d)

From electrical energy to light energy

47.

What type of energy is being transformed when you use a fan (ventilador)?

a)

From electrical energy to wind energy

b)

From electrical energy to thermal energy

c)

From electrical energy to kinetic energy

d)

From electrical energy to sound energy

48.

Energy can't be created or destroyed. It can only be transfered

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Energy is the (a)   of objects or systems to change

50.

The energy associated with movement is called...

a)

Chemical energy

b)

Thermal energy

c)

Sound energy

d)

Kinetic energy

51.

The energy associated with all bodies or objects tha can emit heat is...

a)

Light energy

b)

Thermal energy

c)

Sun energy

d)

Graviational potential energy

52.

What is energy?

a)

moving energy

b)

stored energy

c)

renewable energy

d)

The ability to do work.

53.

What is potential energy?

a)

moving energy

b)

stored energy

c)

renewable energy

d)

non renewable energy

54.

What is kinetic energy?

a)

moving energy

b)

potential energy

c)

stored energy

d)

renewable energy

55.

What is NOT a renewable energy source?

a)

coal

b)

wind

c)

solar

d)

water

56.

Which is NOT a non-renewable energy source?

a)

coal

b)

oil

c)

wind

d)

gas

57.

What does it mean to process or refine an energy resource?

a)

to transport

b)

to clean

c)

to sell

d)

to extract

58.

What does it mean to extract an energy resource?

a)

to clean

b)

to move

c)

to sell

d)

to gather

59.

Which of these things is an example of potential energy?

a)

a car motor

b)

firewood

c)

battery

d)

a fan

60.

Which of these things are examples of renewable energy sources?

a)

wind

b)

solar

c)

water

d)

oil

61.

Which of these energy sources come from inside the earth's crust?

a)

oil

b)

coal

c)

solar

d)

gas

62.

What is given off from energy?

a)

water

b)

heat

c)

smoke

d)

ash

63.

Click all of the things that are non-renewable energy sources.

a)

oil

b)

gas

c)

coal

d)

water

64.

Heat always travels from...

a)

Warm to cool

b)

Cool to warm

c)

Warm to warm

d)

Cool to cool

65.

A hot air balloon rising is an example of ...

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

connection

66.

A snowman melting in the sun

a)

convection

b)

conduction

c)

radiation

d)

connection

67.

Eggs cooking in a frying pan

a)

convection

b)

conduction

c)

radiation

d)

connection

68.

Heating a kettle on a hot stove (burner)

a)

convection

b)

conduction

c)

radiation

d)

connection

69.

A blow dryer uses __________ to dry your hair.

a)

convection

b)

conduction

c)

radiation

d)

connection

70.

Thermal energy that is transferred from one substance to another.

a)

heat

b)

temperature

c)

thermal energy

d)

radiation

71.

Warming up near a campfire is an example of ...

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

connection

72.

At what point does the biker have the greatest Kinetic Energy?

a)

Point A

b)

Point B

c)

Point C

d)

Point D

73.

At what point does the biker have the greatest Potential Energy?

a)

Point A

b)

Point B

c)

Point C

d)

Point D

74.

Which Apple has the greatest Gravitational Potential Energy?

a)

Apple A

b)

Apple B

c)

Apple C

d)

Apple D

75.

Which Apple has the greatest Gravitational Potential Energy?

a)

The object with a mass of 3kg because its mass is less.

b)

The object with a mass of 50kg because its mass is greater.

c)

Both objects because they are at the same height.

d)

Neither of the objects because they are at the same height.

76.

What type of energy is transformed in the Energy Conversion shown in the image below?

a)

Nuclear Energy

b)

Chemical Energy

c)

Thermal Energy

d)

Electrical Energy

77.

What is the Energy Conversion that is shown in the image?

a)

Chemical to Mechanical

b)

Thermal to Chemical

c)

Chemical to Thermal

d)

Mechanical to Chemical

78.

Which of the following is an example of a Thermal Conductor?

a)

Plastic

b)

Styrofoam

c)

Wood

d)

Copper

79.

Which of the following is an example of a Thermal Insulator?

a)

Iron

b)

Aluminum

c)

Wood

d)

Copper

80.
The amount of potential energy plus the amount of kinetic energy it has equals its total...
a)
mechanical energy
b)
energy transfer
c)
energy change
d)
stopped energy
81.
Energy makes everything happen in the universe. 
a)
True
b)
False
82.
Not all living things need energy to move, grow, and change.
a)
True
b)
False
83.
When is the potential energy the greatest in a roller coaster?
a)
a. at the bottom of the first hill
b)
b. at the top of the first hill
c)
c. at the top of the second hill
d)
d. at the bottom of the second hill
84.
a.  Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom.
a)
A. Sound Energy
b)
B. Potential Energy
c)
C. Nuclear Energy
d)
D. Thermal energy
85.
Where is the potential energy the greatest?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
86.
Energy from light waves.
a)
Radiant Energy 
b)
Chemical Energy 
c)
Nuclear Energy 
d)
Radiation 
87.

A student is holding the end of a pendulum. The student releases the pendulum. What energy transfers are taking place?

a)

potential energy is transferred to kinetic energy

b)

chemical energy to thermal energy

c)

mechanical energy to chemical energy

d)

kinetic energy is tranferred to potential energy

88.
The Gulf Stream is a current that brings warm ocean water from the south to the north.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
89.
What is thermodynamics?
a)
movement of heat
b)
it's magic
c)
measurement of heat
d)
none of them
90.

Four balls are thrown at the same velocity, with different masses. Which ball has the most kinetic energy?

a)

The 20g ball

b)

The 50g ball

c)

The 24g ball

d)

The 40g ball

91.

What type of potential energy provides the energy needed to burn wood?

a)

Nuclear

b)

Chemical

c)

Thermal

d)

Elastic

92.

Which statement about the effects of natural events and human activities is true?

a)

The environment is not usually affected by natural events.

b)

All human activities change the environment in a negative way.

c)

Natural events always have a positive impact on the environment.

d)

Human activities and natural events can damage the environment.

93.

Which effect of mining for resources most directly impacts the biosphere?

a)

releasing dust into the air

b)

increasing erosion of soil

c)

adding sediment to waterways

d)

degrading habitats for animals

94.

The burning of coal releases sulfur dioxide gas. How might the burning of coal lead to damaged plant life?

a)

Sulfur dioxide can combine with drops of water to form acid rain.

b)

Sulfur dioxide causes the remains of animals to decompose at a faster rate.

c)

Sulfur dioxide gives off heat that raises the temperature of bodies of water.

d)

Sulfur dioxide is a radioactive material that is dangerous for many years.

95.
The impact on the planet due to global warming is called...
a)
climate change
b)
the seasons
c)
the weather
d)
natural change
96.
Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
a)
Carbon dioxide CO2
b)
Methane CH4
c)
Water vapor
d)
Nitrogen N2
97.
Which human activity contributes the MOST carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?
a)
Fishing
b)
Breathing
c)
Burning Fossil Fuels
d)
Farming
98.

What greenhouse gasses contribute to Global Warming (Select all that apply)

a)

Water Vapor

b)

Carbon Dioxide

c)

Methane

d)

Other Pollutants

99.
What is the most dramatic result of deforestation?
a)
land is no longer green and full of life
b)
pictures from space show deforestation
c)
loss of habitat for approximately 70% of the worlds species
d)
people can't explore rainforests
100.

Which of the following human activities is most likely to cause the greatest disruption to the environment?

a)

Replanting felled trees

b)

Burning fossil fuels

c)

Recycling cardboard boxes

d)

Capturing solar energy