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Energy

Total questions: 101

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

__________ is anything that takes up space.

a)

Volume

b)

Chocolate ice cream

c)

Matter

d)

Weight

2.

What is the smallest unit of matter?

a)

molecule

b)

atom

c)

particle

d)

nucleus

3.

A(n) ___________ is a pure substance made of only one type of atom.

a)

Compound

b)

Element

c)

Atom

d)

Mixture

4.

Center of an atom is called

a)

core

b)

positive

c)

electron

d)

nucleus

5.

Electron has a

a)

positive charge +

b)

no charge

c)

negative charge -

6.

A proton has a

a)

positive charge +

b)

no charge

c)

negative charge -

7.

When two or more atoms are combined together, they are called...

a)

a particle

b)

a double atom

c)

a molecule

d)

a bacteria

8.

Elements are listed on the

a)

Table of Materials

b)

Periodic Table of Atoms

c)

Periodic Table of Elements

9.

What is the symbol for potassium?

(a)  

10.

Click on all the states of matter.

a)

air

b)

gases

c)

plasma

d)

liquids

e)

solid

11.
What does this picture represent? 
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
plasma
12.
What does this picture represent? 
a)
solid
b)
liquid 
c)
gas
d)
plasma
13.
Which state of matter do the particles in this picture represent?
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
plasma
14.

Atoms of a ____ move around the most

a)
b)
c)
15.

How does heat move?

a)

from a warmer to a cooler object

b)

from a cooler to a warmer object

c)

toward a hot object

d)

away from a cold object

16.
What happens when ice cubes melt in a glass?
a)
Heat travels from the ice to the warmer water.
b)
No energy is transferred.
c)
Heat is transferred from the warmer water to the ice cubes.
d)
The water warms up due to the humidity
17.

How tightly packed the particles are

a)

density

b)

volume

c)

mass

d)

matter

18.

Two objects have the same volume but Object A is 15g and Object B is 20g. Which object has a greater density?

a)

Object A

b)

Object B

c)

They have the same density

19.

What is happening when the particles of a substance move slower and become more compact?

a)

Heat is being added

b)

Matter is being added

c)

Matter is being removed

d)

Heat is being removed

20.

The energy of moving particles is called _____.

a)

sound energy

b)

heat or thermal energy

c)

light energy

d)

mechanical energy

21.

When particles are heated they begin to ____.

a)

move faster

b)

mover slower

c)

move up

d)

jump out of the pot

22.
A barefoot student steps on a hot concrete surface. Most of the heat transferred to the student’s skin by this contact is by the process of—
a)
convection
b)
conduction
c)
vaporization
d)
radiation
23.
The diagram to the right shows a solid iron bar that is being heated in a flame. The primary method of heat transfer in the solid iron bar is—
a)
convection
b)
conduction
c)
absorption
d)
radiation
24.
A student opens the top window and the bottom window in a hot room. What statement best describes the heat transfer occurring in the room?
a)
conduction
b)
radiation
c)
convection
d)
evaporation
25.
what is conduction?
a)
direct touch
b)
air or liquids
c)
heat waves/ light waves
d)
drinking hot coffee
26.
what is convection
a)
direct touch
b)
air or liquids
c)
heat waves or light waves
d)
sunbathing outside
27.
what is radiation?
a)
direct touch
b)
air or liquids
c)
heat waves/ light waves
d)
touching the cookies out of the oven
28.
How does air travel?
a)
they don't travel
b)
hot to cold
c)
cold to hot
d)
All of the above
29.

When air is heated, its density ___________.

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

remains the same

30.

Convection can take place in ____________.

a)

solids only.

b)

liquids only.

c)

liguids and gases only.

d)

solids, liquids and gases.

31.
In an ocean, warm water moves __________ and cold water moves ____________.
a)
Down, Up
b)
Up, Down
32.
What two types of measurements make up DENSITY? 
a)
Mass and Volume
b)
Temperature and Mass
c)
Grams and Centimeters
d)
Volume and Weight
33.
Helium balloons rise on earth because
a)
helium is less dense than air
b)
helium is more dense than air
c)
helium is cooler than air
d)
helium is warmer than air
34.
True or False:  The density of a specific type of material never changes.  
a)
True
b)
False
35.

When do particles move faster?

a)

In hot water

b)

In cold water

36.

Why does ice float?

a)

Due to convection currents

b)

It is more dense than water.

c)

It is less dense than water.

37.

What is an example of a convection current?

a)

Touching a hot spoon that was in a soup bowl.

b)

Feeling the suns rays on a nice summer day.

c)

Touching an iron skillet after cooking and feeling the heat.

d)

Movement of gas in a hot air balloon.

38.

Radiation, conduction, and convection are three ways that heat is transferred or moves.


True or False

a)

false

b)

true

39.

Heat from a lamp is an example of _____________.


radiation, convection or conduction

a)

radiation

b)

convection

c)

conduction

40.

When a object is made to fall freely, why is the kinetic energy zero?

a)

Because the object is at rest

b)

Because the object does not have the energy required

c)

Because the velocity is zero

d)

None of these

41.

Which of the following best describes the law of conservation of energy?

a)

Energy can neither be created, nor be destroyed.

b)

Energy can neither be created, nor be destroyed. It can only be converted from one form to another.

c)

Energy can neither be created, nor be destroyed. Also it cannot be converted from one form to another.

d)

Energy can be created and can be destroyed.

42.

A ball of mass 50 g was dropped from 2 m. what is the velocity of the ball when the ball reaches the ground?

a)

9.8 m/s

b)

6.26 m/s

c)

50 m/s

d)

39.2 m/s

43.

Mechanical energy of an object of mass 2 kg is 200 J. What will be its potential energy and kinetic energy of the object at 5 m? (Take g=10 m/s² )

a)

100 Joule and 200 Joule

b)

0 Joule and 100 Joule

c)

100 Joule and 100 Joule

d)

200 Joule and 0 Joule

44.

Suppose Tara kicked a football. How can you sum up the energy of the ball at every point till it touches the ground?

a)

1/2 mv² + mgh = constant

b)

1/2 mv² = mgh

c)

1/2 mv² + mgh = 0

d)

1/2 mv² = -mgh

45.

What happens to the mechanical energy of a body when the momentum of the body is zero?

a)

M.E = 0

b)

M.E = Potential energy - kinetic energy

c)

M.E = Gravitational potential energy

d)

M.E = Kinetic energy

46.

Which of the following graphs shows the appropriate relationship between potential energy, kinetic energy in the energy height graph for a ball thrown vertically upward?

a)
b)
c)
d)
47.

An object of mass 4 kg has a kinetic energy of 200 Joule. If the object is at a height of 5 m, what is the total mechanical energy of the object?

a)

200 Joule

b)

196 Joule

c)

0 Joule

d)

396 Joule

48.
Energy transformations occur when...
a)
energy is created through conduction
b)
energy changes from one form to another
c)
two forces slide together that are touching
d)
a chemical reaction takes place
49.
Any form of energy can change into _____ other form of energy.
a)
any
b)
two
c)
one
d)
uno
50.
What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?
a)
That energy is the movement of electrons within an atom.
b)
That energy is a means to an end.
c)
That energy can be created when needed.
d)
That energy cannot be created or destroyed.
51.
_______ and ________ are forms of energy that have the ability to cause change.
a)
Thermal and Dynamic
b)
Position and Speed
c)
Nuclear and Nucleic
d)
Kinetic and Potential
52.
_________ is a force that resists the sliding of two surfaces that are touching.
a)
Ficiton
b)
Friction
c)
Function
d)
Fashion 
53.
Hands being rubbed together quickly is an example of...
a)
Chemical energy
b)
the movement of electrons
c)
Friction
d)
Fusion
54.
The energy transformation that takes place when a flashlight is turned on is...
a)
Chemical - electrical - light
b)
Chemical - light - electrical
c)
Electrical - thermal - light
d)
Nuclear - light - electrical
55.
The form of energy involved in eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich can be transformed into riding a bike. What types of energy occur in this transformation?
a)
Nuclear - biomechanical
b)
Chemical - mechanical
c)
Potential - kinetic
d)
Electromagnetic - thermal
56.
The form of energy from the sun can be transformed into the energy needed for a tree to grow. What types of energy occur in this transformation?
a)
Electromagnetic - mechanical
b)
Potential - kinetic
c)
Light - chemical
d)
Nuclear - thermal
57.
A material that transfers heat very well is called a _________.
a)
insulator
b)
conductor
c)
radiator
d)
transistor
58.
A material that does not allow heat to transfer well is called a(n) _______.
a)
conductor
b)
blocker
c)
insulator
d)
blanket
59.
The four ways that heat can be transferred are:
a)
kinetic, potential, light, and electrical
b)
conduction, convection, transition, radiation
c)
chemical, mechanical, thermal, nuclear
d)
conduction, convection, radiation, and convection current
60.
Thermal energy is measured in....
a)
Joules
b)
Newtons
c)
Grams
d)
Volts
61.
This is an example of a(n) _____________.
a)
Insulator
b)
Conductor
c)
Law of Conservation of Energy
d)
Nonrenewable resource
62.
This is an example of a(n) _____________.
a)
Insulator
b)
Electromagnetic force
c)
Conductor
d)
Insurgent
63.
The spoon in this picture is an example of ______________.
a)
Convection current
b)
Conduction
c)
Currency
d)
Convection
64.
The water in this picture demonstrates an example of _________.
a)
Convection
b)
Conduction
c)
Radiation
d)
Insulation
65.

Where would this tossed baseball have the least amount of kinetic energy?

a)

point W

b)

point X

c)

point y

d)

point z

66.

Where would this tossed baseball have the greatest amount of kinetic energy?

a)

point W

b)

point X

c)

point y

d)

point z

67.
When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy highest?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
68.
When a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its greatest?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
69.
Explain what happens to the potential energy of a rock as it falls off the side of a cliff.
a)
The kinetic energy decreases as the potential energy increases.
b)
The kinetic energy decreases as the potential energy decreases.
c)
The potential energy decreases as the kinetic energy increases.
d)
The potential energy decreases as the kinetic energy decreases. 
70.

At which point is potential energy greatest?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

71.

The net force acting on the object is acting _____.

a)

to the right

b)

to the left

c)

up

d)

down

72.
What force holds the planets in motion around the sun?
a)
Magnetic
b)
Electrical
c)
Gravitational
d)
Air Resistance
73.
What is the net force?
a)
20 N 
b)
0 N 
c)
400 N 
d)
40 N 
74.

What is the NET FORCE and DIRECTION (of net force)?

a)

4 N to LEFT

b)

4 N to RIGHT

c)

0 N to LEFT

d)

4 N

75.

What is the NET FORCE and DIRECTION (of net force)?

a)

4 N to LEFT

b)

4 N to RIGHT

c)

0 N

d)

0 N to RIGHT

76.

What is the NET FORCE and DIRECTION (of net force)?

a)

3 N to LEFT

b)

3 N

c)

0 N

d)

3 N to RIGHT

77.

What is the NET FORCE and DIRECTION (of net force)?

a)

5 N to LEFT

b)

7 N

c)

2 N to RIGHT

d)

5 N to RIGHT

78.
Which of the following best describes the energy transformations that occur when a flashlight that runs on batteries is turned on?
a)
chemical → light → electrical
b)
electrical → light → chemical
c)
light → electrical → chemical
d)
chemical → electrical → light
79.

What energy transformations does fire have?

a)

Thermal→ Sound Energy

b)

Thermal→ Radiant energy

c)

Chemical → Thermal energy

d)

Chemical→ Sound energy

80.
Which of the following shows an energy transformation from chemical energy to electrical to light energy?
a)
A bolt of lightning lights the night sky.
b)
A candle glows brightly in the dark.
c)
A fire in a fireplace lights up a room.
d)
A battery causes a flashlight to shine.
81.
What energy transformations take place when a battery-operated radio is in use?
a)
Electrical to chemical to light
b)
Sound to chemical to mechanical
c)
Chemical to electrical to sound
d)
Light to electrical to thermal
82.
Which of the following shows the correct order of the energy transformations that occur when green plants produce their food from the Sun’s energy?
a)
chemical to thermal
b)
light to chemical
c)
thermal to light
d)
chemical to electrical
83.

What type of energy transformation occurs in an electric hot that is turned on?

a)

thermal energy to electrical energy

b)

electrical energy to thermal energy

c)

thermal energy to mechanical energy

d)

mechanical energy to thermal energy

84.

What type of energy transformation occurs in an electric fan?

a)

electrical energy to mechanical energy

b)

radiant energy to mechanical energy

c)

chemical energy to radiant energy

d)

electrical energy to nuclear energy

85.
In the movie Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer who is the elf who wants to be a dentist?
a)
Ralphie 
b)
Harvey
c)
Hermey
d)
Normie
86.

In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch stole everything from the fridge, including the last can of...

a)

Who Roast Beast

b)

Who Ham

c)

Who Hash

d)

Spam

87.

What is the name of the town in which It's a Wonderful Life takes place?

a)

Paradise Falls

b)

Langley Falls

c)

Bedford Falls

d)

Slippin' Falls

88.

Christmas was all around in the British ensemble comedy Love Actually. Who played the UK Prime Minister, who fell in love with a member of his staff (played by Martine McCutcheon)?

a)

Hugh Grant

b)

Colin Firth

c)

Liam Neeson

d)

Martin Freeman

89.

Kevin McAllister (Macaulay Culkin) was left "home alone" when his parents forgot he was sleeping in the attic and flew to which city for the holidays?

a)

London

b)

New York

c)

Miami

d)

Paris

90.

What was main character Ralphie helping his dad to do in A Christmas Story when he accidentally "let the big one fly," causing him to need to have his mouth washed out with soap?

a)

Fixing the furnace

b)

Carving the turkey

c)

Setting up the "leg lamp"

d)

Changing a tire

91.

What made A Charlie Brown Christmas unique at the time it was released?

a)

It was the first animated TV Christmas special

b)

The characters were voiced by children instead of adults

c)

It had a corporate sponsorship

d)

It had commercials

92.
In the Polar Express movie, what is "The First Gift of Christmas?"
a)
candy cane
b)
a bell from Santa's sleigh
c)
star from a Christmas tree
d)
an elf hat
93.
How many times bigger did the Grinch's heart grow when he heard the Who's singing on Christmas morn?
a)
4
b)
5
c)
3
d)
2
94.
In "It's A Wonderful Life", what was originally supposed to happen to George's brother?
a)
Attack by wild dogs
b)
Kidnapped by Potter
c)
Died in the frozen lake
d)
Died in the war
95.
Which of the following was a consequence of "A Charlie Brown Christmas"?
a)
A lot more jazz albums were sold
b)
Aluminum Christmas tree makers went out of business
c)
Teachers were sent to speech therapists
96.

In what state does A Christmas Story take place?

a)

Indiana

b)

Illinois

c)

New York

d)

Texas

97.

In the 1996 Christmas comedy Jingle All the Way, what is the name of the action figure that the father in the film is desperately trying to obtain?

a)

Iron Man

b)

Turbo Man

c)

Spider Man

d)

Batman

98.

In what month was the 1947 Christmas film Miracle on 34th Street released?

a)

November

b)

December

c)

June

d)

March

99.

In 1989's National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, how long has Cousin Eddie been unemployed?

a)

3 years

b)

5 years

c)

7 years

d)

9 years

100.

Referring to the 1994 film The Santa Clause, what is the name of the dark-haired head-elf that Scott Calvin meets when he first arrives at the North Pole?

a)

Thomas

b)

Donald

c)

Arnold

d)

Bernard

101.

According to the 2002 film The Santa Clause 2, how many days does Santa have to find a wife when he is first told he has to marry?

a)

26 days

b)

21 days

c)

28 days

d)

24 days

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