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WorksheetsScience year 8 - Term 4
Total questions: 122
Worksheet time: 2hrs 42mins
What type of energy is in this picture?
Kinetic
Potential
Chemical
Sound
The kind of energy an object has when it is NOT moving is called______________.
mechanical
force
gravity
stored
Energy that flows through wires
electricity
work
mechanical
stored
The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has.
more
less
none of the above
all of the above
What kind of energy is in a rock at the edge of a cliff?
Potential
Kinetic
Both potential and kinetic energy
none of the above
Energy can be _____________ or changed from one type to another.
destroyed
transferred
created
ignored
A moving car.
Potential
Kinetic
Can energy be destroyed?
True
False
Can energy be transferred?
True
False
Which of the following is a fossil fuel?
Wind
Coal
Solar
Biomass
When you turn on a light switch, ________ energy changes into ________ energy.
sound / light
electrical / light
light / thermal
electrical / sound
Fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable resources because of -
Where they come from
How they are produced
How useful they are
How long they take to form
Which energy is made when objects vibrate?
heat
sound
light
What is energy?
moving energy
stored energy
renewable energy
The ability to do work.
What is potential energy?
moving energy
stored energy
renewable energy
non renewable energy
What is kinetic energy?
moving energy
potential energy
stored energy
renewable energy
What is NOT a renewable energy source?
coal
wind
solar
water
Which is NOT a non-renewable energy source?
coal
oil
wind
gas
What does it mean to process or refine an energy resource?
to transport
to clean
to sell
to extract
Which of these things is an example of potential energy?
a car motor
firewood
battery
a fan
Which of these things are examples of renewable energy sources?
wind
solar
water
oil
Click all of the things that are non-renewable energy sources.
oil
gas
coal
water
Which of these is an example of kinetic energy?
a bicycle
a battery
a solar panel
firewood
Kinetic energy is the energy that an object has due to its ________
Motion
Ability
Force
None of the Above
If an object is moving at the same velocity that another one, it will have _____ kinetic energy (assuming both have the same mass).
higher
less
the same
None of the above
A truck and a bicycle are traveling at the same speed, which has the most kinetic energy?
Truck
Bicycle
It is the same
None of the above
Gravitational potential energy is the energy that is stored in an object due to its _________.
Motion
Ability
Position
None of the Above
The standard unit for measuring potential energy is the _____.
Newton
Newton/metter
Joule
None of the above
To calculate the gravitational potential energy, we use the following equation:
mass * acceleration of gravity
acceleration of gravity * height
mass * acceleration of gravity * height
None of the above
The following equation is used to describe work: Work = Force * distance.
True
False
Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.
Potential
Energy
Kinetic
Friction
Energy is...
feeling good
the ability to do work or cause change
the food chain
looking at TV until you fall asleep
Energy of motion is...
when an object is moving
light you can see
a sound you hear
all around us
Sound energy is
when an object is moving
light you can see
a sound you hear
moves from hot to cold
Heat energy...
when an object is moving
light you can see
a sound you hear
moves from hot to cold
Light energy is...
when an object is moving
a light you can see
a sound you hear
moves from hot to cold
Electrical energy is...
a food chain
you napping
can travel through wires
the sun
Kinetic energy is...
energy of a moving object
you napping
you at rest
being still
Potential energy is...
energy of a moving object
stored energy while you are resting
you running around
being active on the playground
Mechanical energy is...
energy of a moving object/machine
stored energy while you are resting
cats napping
hibernation
Solar energy...
comes from water
comes from the wind blowing
comes from the foods you eat
comes from the sun
Wind energy...
comes from water
comes from the wind blowing
comes from the foods you eat
comes from the sun
Water energy...
comes from the movement of water
comes from the wind blowing
comes from the foods you eat
comes from the sun
Electrical energy can ...
become heat energy
become light energy
become sound energy
becomes food you eat
What type of energy is elastic energy?
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
Chemical Energy
Mechanical Energy
____________________ is the storage of energy
Chemical Energy
Potential Energy
Mechanical Energy
Kinetic Energy
Trees are renewable resources.
True
False
Coal is a renewable resource.
True
False
Wind is a renewable resource.
True
False
Oil is a renewable resource.
True
False
Rocks are renewable resources.
True
False
Water is a renewable resource.
True
False
The sun is a renewable resource.
True
False
Gold is a renewable resource.
True
False
Which is NOT true about renewable resources
There is an never-ending supply of renewable resources.
All renewable resources can be used to keep the earth cleaner.
Using renewable resources can keep the environment more healthy.
All renewable resources are bad for the environment.
Natural resources form in nature. Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?
oil
coal
plastic
water
Steel generally speaking is made of
iron and carbon
copper and iron
tin and carbon
aluminum and nickel
Brass is an alloy made of
copper and zinc
copper and tin
copper and nickel
copper and aluminum
Bronze is an alloy made of
aluminum and magnesium
copper and tin
lead and tin
copper and nickel
An alloy normally used in aircraft construction
Hard Steel
Pewter
Magnalium
Solder
Coin metals are normally made of this alloy
pewter
duralumin
cupro-nickel
brass
Iron can be extracted from iron ore by using a blast furnace and the process of smelting
True
False
Ferrous metals contain iron and never rust
True
False
What is the chemical name given to Rust ?
Iron dioxide
Steel oxide
Iron oxide
Carbon dioxide
Rusting can be prevented by
Alloying
Tinning
Galvanizing
All of above
What is the chemical nature of rust?
iron (II) oxide
hydrated iron (II) oxide
iron (III) oxide
hydrated iron(III) oxide
Which diagram shows the most favourable conditions for rust to appear on the nail?
A
B
C
D
How many bonds will a C atom form?
1
2
3
4
Which of these element(s) will C form bonds with?
C
H
O
N
all of these
6 Carbon atoms can form many different compounds.
TRUE
FALSE
Carbon is ...
the basic element that is part of all organic compounds.
the basic element of all molecules
the simples molecules of life.
Carbon is...
a metallic element
a non-metallic element
an acid
Carbon is in group...
1
3
10
14
Other elements of the group of Carbon are...
Silicon, Geranium
Cupper, Cobalt
Zinc, Sodium
The scientific term for “water-loving” is:
Hydrophilic
Hydrochloric
Hydrophobic
Hydrologic
A membrane is a flexible outer layer found on:
Bacteria
The corona virus only
Human cells, bacteria and some viruses
Soap
Shield Volcanos are
tall and pointed
small and pointed
low and spread out
Where is the ring of fire
around South America
around the Atlantic Ocean
around Africa
around the Pacific Ocean
Lava and Magma
are different types of volcanic rock
are the same but lava is out of the ground
are the same but magma is out of the ground
lava is denser than magma
Tectonic plates
only have volcanos on the edges
can have volcanos in the middle
A molten mixture of rock forming substances, gases, and water, from the mantle is called _____________________
magma
lava
hot spot
dormant
What is a volcano?
A mountain that has lava all over it
A giant hill filled with magma
A long high sea wave
A hole in the Earth where magma erupts
Weathering is the process of -
Moving sediment from one place to another
Dropping or leaving sediment in a location
Breaking down rocks into sediment
An example of chemical weathering is -
Ice wedging
Oxidation
Animals burrowing
Crashing waves
What is the process of moving sediments from location to another?
Deposition
Erosion
Weathering
Compaction
Which of these is an example of erosion?
Light shinning onto a mountain
Rain breaking down rock
Wind blowing away sediment
All of the above
Rain washing away soil from a hillside
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
NAME THE TYPES OF SEDIMENTARY ROCKS ?
SANDSTONE , CONGLOMERATE , SHALE , LIMESTONE AND GYPSUM
MARBLE , SLATE , OBSIDIAN AND PUMICE
ANIMAL FOSSIL
PLANT FOSSIL
WHICH IS NOT A SEDIMENTARY ROCK ?
SHALE
OBSIDIAN
IGNEOUS ROCK
GYPSUM ROCK
Which of these is a cheap and easily available material?
Glass
Plastic
Diamond
What is Plastic?
Inorganic substance
Element
Polymer
Which of these is a use of plastic?
For making jewellery
For making bulb
For making toothbrush handle
Which of these is a type of plastic that melts on heating?
Thermoplastic
Thermosetting
Elastomer
Which of these is a type of plastic that does not melt on heating?
Thermoplastic
Thermosetting
Elastomer
A chain of repeating units (called monomers)
monomer
dimer
replicate
polymer
