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WorksheetsChapter 8 Energy and Resources (5th grade)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and natural gas are formed —
on the Earth’s surface
deep underground
by the ocean’s waves
from the sun’s rays
Most of the energy used in the United States comes from —
nonrenewable sources
renewable sources
wind energy
solar power
How does the technology shown transform energy?
Radiant energy → Mechanical energy
Electrical energy → Radiant energy
Thermal energy → Mechanical energy
Mechanical energy → Electrical energy
From what natural resource are fossil fuels created?
Sunlight
Rocks and minerals
Decayed plants and animals
Wind and water
Hydroelectric power produces energy using —
wind
sunlight
moving water
coal
A student found an endangered plant growing beside a park walking trail. The student gathered seeds from the plant and grew them indoors. Later, the new seedlings were planted back in the park. This is an example of —
reduce, reuse, recycle
resource renewal
nonrenewable energy
natural disasters
Which energy source would decrease in power during a drought?
Fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable because they —
take millions of years to form
can easily be replaced by humans
cause pollution when burned
burn up at a faster rate than renewable resources
What are FOUR harmful consequences of energy use?
Air pollution
Habitat loss
Loss of wildlife
Water pollution
Never replacing renewable sources
Why is it necessary for people to find and use new forms of energy?
Fossil fuels no longer exist on Earth.
Fossil fuels are unlimited.
Wind, solar, and water power are nonrenewable resources.
Coal, oil, and natural gas are nonrenewable resources.
Solar panels transform energy from —
radiant to thermal
radiant to electrical
electrical to radiant
thermal to electrical
Which will take the longest to occur?
Collecting sunlight in solar panels
Converting wind power into electricity
Forming new fossil fuels
Growing new trees after a fire
What would be the best title for this book?
Resources That are Running Out
Types of Pollution
Resources That Generate Electricity
Human-made Resources
According to the graph, which energy resource affects the environment the least?
solar
wind farm
hydroelectric dam
coal mine
What challenges might engineers face when designing ways to harness wind energy?
Towers are cheaper than they were 25 years ago.
Some dams can harm the environment.
Some days are cloudy and there is no sunlight.
Spinning turbine blades can be very noisy.
If a company followed green energy initiatives, which picket sign would it NOT hold?
Which THREE energy sources are renewable?
sunlight
petroleum
moving wind
moving water
coal
What are some ways to reduce a home electric bill?
Unplug appliances when they are not in use.
Dry clothes on an outside clothesline.
Take longer showers instead of baths.
Leave lights on in a bright, sunny room.
Use cloth napkins instead of paper napkins.
A student conducted an investigation to measure how well a thermos was insulated. The student measured the temperature of a liquid before putting it into the thermos, and then measured the temperature of the liquid one hour later. What metric unit did the student use to collect data?
Meters
Degrees Celsius
Centimeters
Degrees Fahrenheit
Based on the bar graph, how many days were sunny in the month of May?
19
58
11
51
