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Class
Date
1.
What is the correct order of the states of matter?
a)
Solid, Liquid, Gas
b)
Gas, Liquid, Solid
c)
Liquid, Gas, Solid
d)
Solid, Gas, Liquid
2.
If the tops were removed from the cylinders, the following would happen:
a)
The solid would fly out of the container
b)
The liquid would fly out of the container.
c)
The gas would fly out of the container.
d)
They ALL would fly out of the container.
3.
This image shows:
a)
Molecules in solid have the greatest amount of energy.
b)
Molecules in a liquid have the greatest amount of energy.
c)
Molecules in a gas have the greatest amount of energy.
d)
They have equal amounts of energy.
4.
The molecules in which state of matter spread out until they fill the container no matter how big this container is? 
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
WRONG
5.
Matter in a ...... has a ...... volume and ...... shape.
a)
gas ... no definite ... no definite
b)
gas ... definite ... no definite
c)
solid ... definite ... no definite
d)
solid ... no definite ... definite
6.

This state of matter has a constant volume, but fits the space of the container holding it.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

7.

This state of matter expands to fill its container.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

8.

This state of matter has a firm, unchanging physical structure.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

9.

Carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen are this state of matter at room temperature.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

10.

Which is not true about the liquid state of matter?

a)

The liquid state has a definite volume and a definite shape.

b)

The liquid state takes on the shape of its container.

c)

The liquid state has a definite volume and an indefinite shape.

d)

The particles in a liquid can easily move past each other.

11.

A gas typically consists of:

a)

low energy particles that experience high attractive forces between them.

b)

low energy particles that experience no attractive forces between them.

c)

high energy particles that experience high attractive forces between them.

d)

high energy particles that experience little attractive force between them

12.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the particle structure of liquids? Particles of a liquid are:

a)

very close together, so the liquid cannot easily change its shape.

b)

fast-moving, so they fill the volume of their container.

c)

relatively close together, so they cannot be easily compressed.

d)

very far apart, so they have plenty of room to move around.

13.

Which process could cause a material to change state from gas to liquid?

a)

Adding heat

b)

Adding energy

c)

Removing particles

d)

Removing energy

14.

If I add heat to a solid, how will the motion of the particles be affected?

a)

They will move slower

b)

They will stop moving

c)

They will move faster

d)

They will move to a different container

15.

Gertrude is observing liquids at a birthday party. Some are sweet, some are hot, and some are sticky. If she could look at the particles of the liquids, which statement would be true?

a)

The particles are far apart and moving fast, with no shape.

b)

The particles may touch but they can flow past each other.

c)

The particles are in close contact and cannot move from their places.

d)

The particles have no arrangement.

16.

Herbie notices that a spill on the kitchen floor was gone the next morning. The best description of what happened to the spill is

a)

It evaporated

b)

It sublimated.

c)

It boiled.

d)

It froze.

17.

The change of state from a solid to a liquid is called

a)

freezing

b)

melting

c)

boiling

d)

evaporating

18.

The change of state from a liquid to a gas is called

a)

boiling

b)

evaporation

c)

vaporization

d)

sublmiation

19.

The change of state from a solid to a gas is called

a)

freezing

b)

melting

c)

boiling

d)

sublimation

20.

The flat part of a graph showing the temperature of a liquid as it cools over a period of time indicates that

a)

a solid is changing to a liquid

b)

a liquid is changing to a solid

c)

a liquid is changing to a gas

d)

a gas is changing to a liquid

21.

Herbie makes a graph of the temperature of a solid as he heats it. What shape will the graph have?

a)

A diagonal line that starts low and keeps going up the whole way.

b)

A diagonal line that starts low, has a flat portion, then goes up again.

22.

Which property is true of a crystalline solid?

a)

Its particles have a regular, repeated pattern.

b)

Its particles have no pattern.

c)

Its particles are spread out and can flow past each other.

d)

Its particles are so far apart, they can spread in a container.

23.

Iodine gas particles can change directly to a solid when cooled. What is the name of this change of state?

a)

condensation

b)

deposition

c)

freezing

d)

plasma

24.

Particles begin to move faster if they have an increase in

a)

speed

b)

size of particle

c)

thermal energy

d)

thermometer

25.

Gertrude notices that a cup of hot chocolate is getting colder by losing thermal energy. What instrument would help her know this?

a)

thermometer

b)

spring scale

c)

triple beam balance

d)

microwave oven

26.
What are the 2 characteristics of matter?
a)
volume & energy
b)
mass & energy
c)
volume & mass
d)
matter encompasses all
27.
Which state of matter has a definite volume & an indefinite shape? 
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
28.
Which state of matter has indefinite shape & volume?
a)
solid 
b)
liquid 
c)
gas
29.
True or false. Heat travels from an area lower concentration (object with less heat) to an area of higher concentration (object with more heat). Hint: Think about the heat transfer between ice & water in a glass.
a)
True
b)
False
30.
Which state of matter has the highest kinetic energy (atoms move the fastest)?
a)
solid
b)
liquid 
c)
gas
31.
In which state of matter are the atoms spaced the closest together?
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
32.
Dry ice is an example of what phase change.
a)
freezing
b)
melting
c)
vaporization/boiling
d)
sublimation
33.
When ice melts does kinetic energy decrease (release heat) or increase (absorb heat)?
a)
kinetic energy decreases & heat is released 
b)
kinetic energy increases & heat is absorbed
34.
When water vapor condenses to form droplets on glass does kinetic energy decrease (release heat) or increase (absorb heat)?
a)
kinetic energy decreases & heat is released 
b)
kinetic energy increases & heat is absorbed 
35.
Water vapor (a gas) forming frost (a solid) on the windshield of a car is an example of what phase change?
a)
melting
b)
sublimation
c)
condensation
d)
deposition
36.
____________ is the ability to cause change. 
a)
Energy 
b)
Force 
c)
Friction
d)
Motion
37.
__________ is stored energy. 
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
None of the above 
d)
All of the above 
38.

Kinetic energy is...

a)

energy carried in ultraviolet waves

b)

energy stored in food

c)

energy in motion

d)

energy from splitting an atom

39.

Which of these is not a form of energy?

a)

heat

b)

light

c)

sound

d)

mass

40.

What is mechanical energy?

a)

work

b)

the sum of the kinetic and potential energy in a object

c)

the object's mass

d)

the amount of light an object gives off

41.

Which of the following is an example of thermal energy?

a)

heat

b)

light

c)

sound

d)

mass

42.

What is an example of electromagnetic energy?

a)

heat

b)

light

c)

sound

d)

mass

43.

Electrical energy is

a)

potential energy

b)

sound

c)

the movement of electric charges

d)

nuclear energy

44.

The potential energy stored in chemical bonds in substances is called

a)

chemical energy.

b)

nuclear energy.

c)

electrical energy.

d)

thermal energy.

45.

__ is the kinetic energy caused by the vibration of particles in a medium.

a)

Mechanical

b)

Sound

c)

Chemical

d)

Thermal

46.
The Law of Conservation of Energy states:
a)
Energy can created or destroyed but not transformed 
b)
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only transformed
c)
Energy can't be created, destroyed or transformed
47.

There is a roller coaster car at the top of the hill, one at the middle of the hill, and one at the bottom of the hill. Which has the most potential energy?

a)

The car at the bottom of the hill

b)

The car in the middle of the hill

c)

The car at the top of the hill

d)

All of the cars have zero potential energy

48.
At which point is potential energy greatest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
49.

When a ball rolls down hill, its potential energy _____________ and its kinetic energy ______________.

a)

increases, increases

b)

increases, decreases

c)

decreases, decreases

d)

decreases, increases

50.

A(n) ________ in mass results in a(n) _________ in kinetic energy.

a)

Increase, increase

b)

Increase, decrease

c)

decrease, increase

51.
Energy that is stored in food.
a)
chemical
b)
solar
c)
kinetic
d)
nuclear
52.
Energy from the Sun, which provides heat and light energy for Earth
a)
chemical
b)
solar
c)
kinetic
d)
potential
53.
The transfer of thermal energy.
a)
potential
b)
insulation
c)
heat
d)
chemical
54.
Energy transferred through electromagnetic waves, like microwaves.
a)
nuclear
b)
chemical
c)
radiant
d)
mechanical
55.

What is potential energy?

a)

energy of motion

b)

electricity

c)

sound

d)

stored energy based on an object's location

56.

Which of the following does NOT have kinetic energy?

a)

a rolling ball

b)

a speeding car

c)

an object at rest on a shelf

d)

a swinging baseball bat

57.
The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has. 
a)
more
b)
less
c)
none of the above
d)
all of the above 
58.
Which position has the most kinetic energy?
a)
A
b)
G
c)
D
d)
B
59.
Mechanical energy can be either potential or ________.
a)
Motion
b)
Kinetic
c)
Chemical
d)
Light
60.
Which energy transformation occurs in a toaster?
a)
chemical to electric
b)
electric to thermal
c)
kinetic to chemical
d)
thermal to potential
61.
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
62.

_ energy increases with mass or speed.

a)

Kinetic

b)

Potential

63.

_ energy is stored energy due to an object's position, condition, or composition.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

64.

_ energy can be made of only potential energy, only kinetic energy, or both.

a)

Mechanical

b)

Gravitational

65.

_ energy is the vibration of particles.

a)

Sound

b)

Electrical

66.

_ energy is stored in the chemical bonds that hold the atoms of a substance together.

a)

Chemical

b)

Thermal

67.

_ energy is due to particle motion.

a)

Thermal

b)

Nuclear

68.

_ energy comes from a nucleus.

a)

Thermal

b)

Nuclear

69.

_ energy is due to the attraction or repulsion of electrically particles.

a)

Nuclear

b)

Electrical

70.

Energy cannot be _ or destroyed, only changed into a different form.

a)

created

b)

transformed

71.

Energy _ takes place when energy changes from one form into another.

a)

transformation

b)

conservation

72.

What is the SI unit of energy? (SPE/2010/Q9)

a)

Joule

b)

Newton

c)

Ohm

d)

Watt

73.

What does an object need to have kinetic energy?

a)

Size

b)

Height

c)

Motion

d)

Temperature

74.

Select the temperature in °C

a)

40°C

b)

100°C

c)

96°C

d)

36°C

75.
What tool do we use to measure temperature?
a)
Thermometer
b)
Ruler
c)
Balance
d)
Magnifying Glass
76.

the temperature scale on which 0 is the temp at which no more energy can be removed

a)

absolute zero

b)

Fahrenheit scale

c)

Kelvin scale

d)

Celsius scale

77.

the temperature at which no more energy can be removed from matter

a)

temperature

b)

convection

c)

absolute zero

d)

radiation

78.
In nature, heat always flows from a:
a)
cold object to a warm object.
b)
small object to a big object.
c)
warm object to a cold object.
d)
large object to a small object.
79.
Heat is the movement of ______.
a)
radiation
b)
thermal energy
c)
cold
d)
fire
80.
Heat moves by ______ when it travels from one solid to another solid.
a)
radiation
b)
convection
c)
thermal energy
d)
conduction
81.
The way heat moves in liquids and gases is called _______.
a)
convection
b)
radiation
c)
conduction
d)
temperature
82.
The heat from a hot burner to a pot is transferred by ______.
a)
convection
b)
insulation
c)
radiation
d)
conduction
83.
Heat from the sun travels to Earth by _____.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
insulation
d)
radiation
84.
Energy is transferred as heat between two objects of ___________ temperatures. 
a)
differing
b)
same
85.
As the kinetic energy of the molecules in a substance increases, the temperature of the substance __________.
a)
increases
b)
decreases
86.
The measure of average kinetic energy of all the particles within an object is called ____________. 
a)
temperature
b)
conduction
c)
radiation
d)
heat 
87.
In which state of matter are molecules moving the slowest?
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
all of the above
88.
What state of matter has the slowest moving particles?
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
89.
Which direction is heat flowing in the picture?
a)
from the hand to the ice
b)
from the ice to the hand
c)
heat is not being transferred
d)
there is no way to tell
90.

What is the thermometer measuring in?

a)
b)
91.

What is the temperature?

a)
b)
c)
d)
92.

is a measure of heat or coldness.

a)

Thermometer

b)

Temperature

c)

Absolute Zero

d)

Specific Heat

93.

what is the normal temperature of the human body?

a)

30°C

b)

35°C

c)

38°C

d)

37°C

94.

what temperature does water boil at?

a)

110°C

b)

80°C

c)

100°C

d)

98°C

95.

what temperature does water freeze at?

a)

100°C

b)

0°C

c)

30°C

d)

-20°C

96.

what happens to the liquid inside a thermometer when the heat increases?

a)

rises up

b)

decline

c)

the liquid inside thermometer does not change

97.
An instrument that measure and indicates temperature.
a)
Thermometer
b)
Temperature
c)
Energy
d)
Kinetic Energy
98.

Look at the activity. Select the temperature it would most likely be in °C

a)

0°C

b)

40°C

c)

60°C

d)

80°C

99.
How do we measure temperature?
a)
In Degrees
b)
In Inches
c)
In Centimeters
d)
In Pounds
100.

Freezing point is...

a)

10 degrees celsius

b)

0 degrees celsius

c)

-10 degrees celsius

101.
What temperature is the coldest?
a)
30 degrees
b)
13 degrees
c)
22 degrees
d)
20 degrees
102.

What are the 3 types of heat transfer? (Check all that apply)

a)

Conduction

b)

Scattering

c)

Greenhouse Effect

d)

Radiation

e)

Convection

103.

All of Earth's energy comes from the Sun.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

104.

What type of heat transfer happens when two objects touch like a pot to a stove burner?

a)

Radiation

b)

Conduction

c)

Convection

d)

None of These

105.

What type of heat transfer happens when a fluid heats up an object like boiling water for our food?

a)

Radiation

b)

Conduction

c)

Convection

d)

None of these

106.

Heat is also known as:

a)

Solar Energy

b)

Radiation Energy

c)

Wind Energy

d)

Thermal Energy

107.

The direct transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves; for example, the sun heating a reptile sunbathing.

a)

Radiation

b)

Conduction

c)

Convection

d)

None of these

108.

The transfer of thermal energy from one hotter object to a cooler one is:

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Heat

d)

Solar Energy

109.

What type of heat transfer does this show with your hands holding the coffee mug?

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

d)

None of these

110.

What type of heat transfer is cooling the boy in the picture with the fan?

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

111.

Which model is demonstrating what molecules in a liquid look like.

a)
b)
c)
112.

Conduction requires

a)

Electricity

b)

the electromagnetic spectrum and particles

c)

air or water flow

d)

direct contact

113.

Where do we see conduction in a pot of boiling water on the stove?

a)

The water heats up by touching the hot, metal pot.

b)

The steam from the hot water rises out of the pot.

c)

The heat from the fire can be felt on all sides.

114.

The handle of a metal spoon warms up when it is placed in a hot bowl of soup because of ________.

a)

convection

b)

conduction

c)

radiation

115.

You get sunburned due to __________ from the sun.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

116.

The heat from a lamp allows a lizard to remain warm. This is an example of which type of heat transfer?

a)

radiation

b)

conduction

c)

convection

117.

Near the ceiling of a room the air is warmer. The warm air rises because of ________.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

118.

Which model is demonstrating what molecules in a solid look like.

a)
b)
c)
119.

Which of the following describes Convection?

a)

The transfer of heat through liquids and gases

b)

The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves (rays)

c)

The transfer of heat between two objects in direct contact with one another

120.

Which of the following describes Conduction?

a)

The transfer of heat through liquids and gases

b)

The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves (rays)

c)

The transfer of heat between two objects in direct contact with one another

121.

Hot air inflating a balloon is an example of __________.

a)

Radiation

b)

Conduction

c)

Convection

d)

Objection

122.

What type of energy transformation occurs, when a hawk eats a mouse and then uses the energy from the mouse to fly?

a)

mechanical energy to chemical energy

b)

thermal energy to mechanical energy

c)

chemical energy to mechanical energy

d)

mechanical energy to thermal energy

123.

Which object shows an energy transformation from electrical to mechanical?

a)
b)
c)
d)
124.

When a car burns gasoline it creates hot air to move the pistons in the engine, which causes the car to move. What energy transformation occur from the fuel to the movement of a car?

a)

thermal energy to mechanical energy

b)

thermal energy to chemical energy to mechanical energy

c)

chemical energy to thermal energy to mechanical energy

d)

chemical energy to electrical energy

125.

A solar power plant converts _____________ to ____________.

a)

Electrical energy to solar energy

b)

radiant energy to electrical energy

c)

chemical energy to electrical energy

d)

mechanical energy to thermal energy

126.
Electrical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Thermal
b)
Solar
c)
Electrical
d)
None
127.

What sort of energy transformation is this?

a)

Chemical to Thermal

b)

Thermal to chemical

c)

Kinetic to potential

d)

Open to closed

128.

What is the energy transformation that occurs in an electric pencil sharpener?

a)

mechanical energy to electrical energy

b)

electrical energy to mechanical energy

c)

radiant energy to sound energy

d)

chemical energy to mechanical energy

129.

What kind of energy is being shown in the picture?

a)

Light

b)

Gravitational

c)

Potential

d)

Kinetic

130.

As the ball is dropped, the potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases however the amount of energy stays the same.

a)

True

b)

False

131.

How does energy transfer as the ball is bouncing?

a)

Kinetic, Potential, Potential, Kinetic

b)

Potential, Potential, Kinetic, Kinetic

c)

Kinetic, Kinetic, Potential, Potential

d)

Potential, Kinetic, Kinetic, Potential

132.

Before fruit falls from a tree, how does energy flow?

a)

Potential - Kinetic - Sound

b)

Light - Kinetic - Heat

c)

Potential - Sound - Heat

d)

Solar - Kinetic - Heat

133.

Which position has the highest potential energy?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

4

d)

6

134.

A hair dryer goes through three energy transformations. What are they?

a)

electrical

thermal

mechanical

b)

mechanical

thermal

electrical

c)

mechanical

electrical

thermal

d)

thermal

electrical

mechanical

135.
Which type of energy transformation occurs when a flashlight shines?
a)
chemical → thermal → electrical
b)
chemical → electrical → light
c)
thermal → chemical → light
d)
chemical → electrical → chemical
136.
A lamp that plugs into a wall socket draws energy which flows through a thin wire in the bulb causing it to glow. What energy transformations are taking place?
a)
chemical → light → electrical
b)
mechanical → sound → light
c)
thermal → solar → electrical
d)
electrical → thermal → light
137.
Which kind of energy change occurs when a candle is burning?
a)
Chemical to light.
b)
Light to electrical.
c)
Solar to heat.
d)
Chemical to electrical.
138.
What is the energy transformation?
a)
Electrical to Electromagnetic
b)
Mechanical to Electrical
c)
Electrical to Thermal
d)
Kinetic to Sound
139.
A television works by transforming electrical energy into what other kinds of energy?
a)
Light, thermal, and sound
b)
Thermal, chemical, and solar
c)
Sound, mechanical, and electrical
d)
Light, chemical, and mechanical
140.
Which type of energy transformation occurs when a flashlight shines?
a)
chemical → thermal → electrical
b)
chemical → electrical → light
c)
thermal → chemical → light
d)
chemical → electrical → chemical
141.
When water falls through a dam and turns a turbine connected to a generator, electricity is produced. This electricity is often used to light our homes and offices. Which of the following shows the energy transformations that occurs?
a)
electrical → light → mechanical
b)
chemical → mechanical → electrical
c)
mechanical → chemical → light
d)
mechanical → electrical → light
142.
A lamp that plugs into a wall socket draws energy which flows through a thin wire in the bulb causing it to glow. What energy transformations are taking place?
a)
chemical → light → electrical
b)
mechanical → sound → light
c)
thermal → solar → electrical
d)
electrical → thermal → light
143.
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 → thermal
b)
light → chemical
c)
thermal → light
d)
chemical → electrical
144.
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
145.
Which of the following shows the energy transformation that occurs when solar panels are used to heat a building?
a)
light → thermal
b)
chemical → electrical
c)
thermal → chemical
d)
light → mechanical
146.
The picture shows a light bulb attached to a hand generator. What energy transformation occurs as the handle of the generator is turned?
a)
thermal → solar → light
b)
solar → light → electrical
c)
mechanical → electrical → light
d)
electrical → mechanical → light
147.
Which device transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy?
a)
Flashlight
b)
Pencil Sharpener
c)
Lamp
d)
TV
148.
The picture shows a microwave oven. As a microwave oven is operated, electrical energy is transformed into all of the following types of energy EXCEPT —
a)
Solar
b)
Light
c)
Thermal
d)
Mechanical
149.
The diagram shows a circuit with the bulb glowing. How does the energy change as it moves from inside the battery, along the wires, and through the light bulb?
a)
electrical → light → chemical
b)
light → electrical → chemical
c)
chemical → electrical → light
d)
chemical → light → electrical
150.
Which of the following systems transforms chemical energy to light energy?
a)
Fan
b)
Lamp
c)
Compass
d)
Burning a candle
151.
The Theory of the Conservation of Energy states -
a)
Energy can be created, just not destroyed. It changes its form from one type to another.
b)
Energy can never be created nor destroyed. It can only change its form from one type to another.
c)
The total energy in our Universe changes, as different forms of energies can be transformed from each other under certain circumstances.
d)
Energy transformations do not passively occur in our lives, rather we actively make use of energies and transform energies.
152.
__________ is an energy resource that WILL run out in the next several hundred years.
a)
Renewable Energy Resource
b)
Nonrenewable Energy Resource
c)
Fossil Fuels
d)
Forever Fuels
153.
__________ is an energy resource that WILL NOT run out in the next several hundred years.
a)
Renewable Energy Resource
b)
Nonrenewable Energy Resource
c)
Fossil Fuel
d)
Forever Fuel
154.
Coal is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
155.
Solar Power is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
156.
Natural Gas is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
157.
Oil is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
158.
Geothermal Power is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
159.
Wind is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
160.
Why are fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas called nonrenewable resources?
a)
a.  They can never be replaced.
b)
a.  They cannot be easily replaced.
c)
a.  They can be recycled.
d)
a.  They can be made in factories.
161.
Biomass
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
162.
Nuclear
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
163.
What characteristic do all renewable resources share?
a)
Produced by waste products
b)
Form underground from dead organisms.
c)
Replaced in a short period of time
d)
Allow energy to pass through them easily
164.
What are the 3 main fossil fuels?
a)
Coal, Oil, and Gasoline
b)
Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas
c)
Electricity, Gasoline, Petroleum
d)
Coal, Oil, Non-renewable Resources
165.
Where did the energy for fossil fuels come from?
a)
Animals
b)
Plants
c)
Sun
d)
Chemosynthesis
166.

In a power station, what causes the turbine to turn?

a)

Heat

b)

Gas

c)

Air

d)

Steam

167.

Why are coal, oil, and natural gas classified as nonrenewable resources?

a)

They are limitless

b)

They exist in many places on Earth.

c)

They are originally from once-living things.

d)

They take millions of years to form.

168.

One benefit of geothermal energy is that ________________________________.

a)

a plant can be built ANYWHERE

b)

it doesn't cost a lot of money to build

c)

it can provide power 24 hours a day

d)

it harms ecosystems where it's built

169.

Why is solar energy considered renewable energy?

a)

It's cheaper than fossil fuels

b)

The sun's energy would not run out for billions of years

c)

Solar energy recharges batteries

d)

All of them

170.

Which of these is NOT a disadvantage of a nuclear power plant?

a)

It's waste can destroy habitats and ecosystems.

b)

It costs a lot of money to build.

c)

It produces radioactive waste.

d)

It produces large amounts of energy.

171.

Which energy source is considered renewable?

a)

Coal

b)

Petroleum

c)

Natural gas

d)

Hydropower

172.

Which is NOT a benefit of wind energy?

a)

low or no emissions

b)

requires small or reduced land use

c)

low operational and maintenance costs

d)

renewable source of power

173.

What statement about solar energy is true?

a)

requires a small amount of space

b)

it is not considered expensive to setup or maintian

c)

there are no harmful metals or gases used during manufacturing of solar panels

d)

solar energy can be intermittent (not consistent)

174.

Which method of energy can be affected by drought?

a)

Wind

b)

Hydropower

c)

Biofuels

d)

Nuclear

175.

Which of the following sources of energy generates emissions during use?

a)

Natural gas

b)

Hydropower

c)

Nuclear

d)

Wind

176.

Which is true about nuclear power?

a)

Not considered a renewable fuel source

b)

High greenhouse gas emmisions

c)

Requires fossil fuels during energy generation

d)

Uranium is easy to mine and transport

177.

Coal is NOT ________________.

a)

abundant

b)

generate greenhouse gasses

c)

expensive

d)

destructive to natural habitats

178.

Which is a renewable source of energy?

a)

Uranium

b)

Coal

c)

Waves

d)

Oil

179.

Which energy source provides most of the energy produced in the United States?

a)

Solar

b)

Petroleum

c)

Nuclear

d)

Hydroelectric power

180.

A resource that can be replaced or replenished in less time than it takes to draw the supply down is called:

a)

coal

b)

renewable

c)

nuclear

d)

non-renewable

181.

Which is NOT a type of fossil fuel?

a)

Coal

b)

Oil

c)

Wood

d)

Natural Gas

182.

How are fossil fuels formed?

a)

They are made in factories

b)

Dead plants and animals died millions of years ago and were buried under heat and pressure

c)

Dead plants were buried under heat and pressure

d)

Dead animals were buried under heat and pressure

183.

How old are fossil fuels?

a)

Millions of years old

b)

A few decades old

c)

Hundreds of years old

d)

They are new

184.

Fossil fuels need a saturated environment (to be under water), in order to form. Why?

a)

Water is life

b)

You have to stay hydrated

c)

The water dissolves them

d)

The water creates pressure

185.

What do fossil fuels need to form?

a)

High pressure and low heat

b)

High pressure and high heat

c)

Low pressure and low heat

d)

Low pressure and high heat

186.

Which fossil fuel is formed only from dead plants in swamps?

a)

Rubber

b)

Petroleum

c)

Coal

d)

Natural Gas

187.

What could this environment form if the area was buried for a long time?

a)

Coal

b)

Delta

c)

Island

d)

Natural Gas/ Oil

188.

Why are fossil fuels nonrenewable resources?

a)

They cannot be replaced within a short period of time.

b)

They are natural resources.

c)

They formed a long time ago.

d)

They can be replaced easily.

189.

A resource that can be replaced in nature at about the same rate as it is used is a(n)

a)

Renewable resource

b)

Nonrenewable resources

c)

Fossil fuels

d)

Sedimentary

190.

Coal is a __________ energy resource.

a)

Renewable

b)

Non-renewable

191.
What must be present for Fossil Fuels to form?
a)
Bones and Sediment
b)
Dead Organisms and Layers of Sediment
c)
Dead Organisms, Layers of Sediment, and Heat & Pressure over time
d)
Bones, Layers of Sediment, and Heat & Pressure over time
192.
What are the 3 main fossil fuels?
a)
Coal, Oil, and Gasoline
b)
Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas
c)
Electricity, Gasoline, Petroleum
d)
Coal, Oil, Non-renewable Resources
193.
Wind is a ___________________ resource caused by the uneven heating of Earth's surface.
a)
renewable
b)
nonrenewable
c)
fossil fuel
194.
Non-renewable flammable material made from the buried remains of plants and animals; used for heat and power -
a)
fossil fuel
b)
magma
c)
sedimentary rock
195.

What do fossil fuels need to form?

a)

High pressure and low heat

b)

High pressure and high heat

c)

Low pressure and low heat

d)

Low pressure and high heat

196.

What could this environment form if the area was buried for a long time?

a)

Coal

b)

Delta

c)

Island

d)

Natural Gas/ Oil

197.

a solid fossil fuel that forms underground millions of years ago from dead plant material by the heat underground and pressure of the layers above it.

a)

coal

b)

fossils

c)

sedimentary rock

d)

non-renewable

198.

a liquid fossil fuel formed from marine(sea) organisms that were buried and over time heat and pressure from underground turned them into a fuel.

a)

fossil

b)

oil

c)

natural gas

d)

sedimentary rock

199.

a gas fossil fuel that formed from marine(sea) organisms that were buried and over time heat and pressure from underground turned them into a fuel.

a)

abundant

b)

coal

c)

natural gas

d)

conserve

200.

What is biomass?

a)

Anything that is or once was alive

b)

A fossil fuel

c)

a nonrenewable resource

d)

A oil we find underground

201.

What are the three main fuels for Biomass?

a)

wood, water, fruit

b)

wood,corn, acohol

c)

beans, corn, alchohol

d)

wood, alchohol, crops

202.

Is Biomass

a)

Nonrenewable

b)

renewable

203.

Geothermal resources include:

a)

volcanoes

b)

hot dry rocks

c)

hot springs

d)

hot pots

204.
Energy from the uneven heating of the Earth is called  - 
a)
solar
b)
wind
c)
geothermal
d)
biomass
205.
Energy from deep within the Earth is called  ____ energy.
a)
solar
b)
wind
c)
biomass
d)
geothermal
206.
Energy from the sun is called - 
a)
solar
b)
wind
c)
biomass
d)
geothermal
207.
How does solar energy impact the environment?
a)
none
b)
loss of habitat
c)
air pollution
d)
changing water levels
208.
Which energy source does NOT use turbines?
a)
wind
b)
hydropower
c)
solar
d)
nuclear
209.
Which is NOT an advantage of geothermal power?
a)
renewable
b)
no pollution
c)
you don't have to transport it
d)
geysers and volcanoes are everywhere
210.
Which of the following can NOT trace their original energy source back to the sun?
a)
hydropower
b)
geothermal
c)
wind
d)
solar
211.
Which energy source contributes to air pollution?
a)
hydropower
b)
solar
c)
geothermal
d)
biomass
212.

What is it called when you generate electricity with a dam and water?

a)

Geothermal Energy

b)

Hydroelectric Energy

c)

Solar Energy

213.

What is it called when humans generate electricity by using the heat of the Earth?

a)

Geothermal Energy

b)

Hydroelectric Energy

c)

Solar Energy

214.

Which of the following is one of the disadvantages of geothermal energy?

a)

Geothermal energy doesn't work everywhere since you need a volcano nearby.

b)

Geothermal energy does not work if there are no rivers or moving water nearby.

c)

Geothermal energy only works on windy days.

215.

What is one disadvantage of hydroelectric energy?

a)

It doesn't work everywhere since you need a volcano nearby.

b)

It does not work if there are no rivers or moving water nearby.

c)

It only works on windy days.

216.

What is one advantage of geothermal energy from the options below?

a)

Geothermal energy works everywhere on Earth.

b)

Geothermal energy relies on the power of the sun.

c)

Geothermal energy makes no pollution.

217.

How do geothermal power stations work?

a)

Cold water is heated up and the water power turbines under the water and turns it into electricity.

b)

The hot water from inside the earth meets cold air and produces condensation which powers the turbines and turns it into electricity.

c)

Cold water is pumped down and the cold water meets the hot water from inside the earth to produce steam to power turbines then creating electricity.

218.

This form of electrical energy generating is called

a)

Hydroelectric

b)

Geothermal

c)

Wind

219.

What is the advantage of a geothermal power plant?

a)

A. renewable resources

b)

B. high temperature is required

c)

C. can cause surface instability

d)

D. suited only in particular region

220.

What do dry steam, flash steam, and binary cycle geothermal plants have in

common that they used to generate electricity?

a)

A. Solar turbines

b)

B. Nuclear turbines

c)

C. Steam turbines

d)

D. Water turbines

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