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WorksheetsEYR - Energy
Total questions: 93
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of these is an example of chemical energy? (a)
Choose from the below words
A match lighting a candle
kicking a ball
going down a slide
pedaling a bicycle
2.
When fuel is used for its energy, it is usually burned, and most of the energy is released as ____.
a)
heat energy
b)
potential energy
c)
nuclear energy
d)
kinetic energy
3.
Energy is the ability of an object to do (a) or change matter.
Choose from the below words
work
activities
fuelings
transitions
4.
Which of these is an example of chemical energy?
a)
all of these
b)
Gasoline as fuel for cars.
c)
Food is fuel for the body
d)
Sunlight to make energy for plants during photosynthesis
5.
Burning fuel is an example of using (a) .
Choose from the below words
chemical energy
potential energy
kinetic energy
electrical energy
6.
When we kick a soccer ball, potential energy is converted into _______.
a)
kinetic energy
b)
gravitational energy
c)
heat energy
d)
all of these
7.
Which one of these is not an example of potential energy?
a)
The kick of a leg on a soccer ball
b)
A ball sitting on top of a hill
c)
A batter ready to hit a ball
d)
An apple hanging from a tree
8.
What type of energy is displayed when someone has pitched a baseball and it is flying towards home plate?
a)
kinetic energy
b)
potential energy
c)
chemical energy
d)
nuclear energy
9.
An idle ball on a hilltop, though not moving, contains (a) .
Choose from the below words
potential energy
potential energy and kinetic energy
kinetic energy
sound energy
10.
A fuel is any material that can release energy in a ____ change.
a)
chemical
b)
biological
c)
physical
d)
all of these
11.
If a person eats a sandwich and then rides his bike up a hill, the energy conversion are
a)
chemical to kinetic to potential
b)
kinetic to potential to chemical
c)
chemical to potential to kinetic
d)
potential to kinetic to chemical
12.
Which is a form of kinetic energy?
a)
all of these
b)
rotational energy
c)
vibrational energy
d)
translational energy
13.
Fuel is a material that can release energy in a chemical change.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Fuel releases heat when burned.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
Fuel stores energy.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
The Sun's energy results in the formation of wind currents.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
The Sun's energy results in the water cycle.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
Fracking increases the rate of natural gas recovery.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
A battery is an example of chemical energy.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
The energy stored after an animal eats something is an example of chemical energy.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
A whale swimming is an example of kinetic energy.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
A person swinging on a swing is an example of kinetic energy.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
A car driving up a hill is an example of kinetic energy.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
A waterfall is an example of kinetic energy.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
Potential energy is stored energy and kinetic energy is energy of movement.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
An object in motion has kinetic energy.
a)
True
b)
False
27.
The law of conservation says that energy cannot be created or destroyed.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
Animals and plants get energy directly or indirectly from the sun.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
Food is the fuel source for our body.
a)
True
b)
False
30.
Heat is a form of energy created by burning fuel.
a)
True
b)
False
31.
Fuel can't be collected.
a)
False
b)
True
32.
Fuel is energy.
a)
False
b)
True
33.
The Sun's energy results in fossil fuel creation.
a)
False
b)
True
34.
The Sun's energy results in electrical energy creation.
a)
False
b)
True
35.
A pigeon flying is an example of chemical energy.
a)
False
b)
True
36.
A roller coaster coming down in a steep drop is an example of chemical energy.
a)
False
b)
True
37.
A basketball someone threw is an example of chemical energy.
a)
False
b)
True
38.
All heat from burned fuel is used as an energy source.
a)
False
b)
True
39.
Human bodies do not need fuel to work.
a)
False
b)
True
40.
A tree branch is an example of kinetic energy.
a)
False
b)
True
41.
A mailbox is an example of kinetic energy.
a)
False
b)
True
42.
Potential energy is the energy of anything in motion.
a)
False
b)
True
43.
The law of conservation of energy says that energy can be created or destroyed.
a)
False
b)
True
44.
A renewable resource is one that is continually produced, such as the wind and sunlight. Which of the following is a renewable resource? (a)
Choose from the below words
fresh water
petroleum
diamonds
iron ore
45.
At the current rate that human civilization is burning fossil fuels for energy, the Earth's geologic processes have no chance of keeping pace. This means that fossil fuels are a _______ energy resource.
a)
nonrenewable
b)
plentiful
c)
synthetic
d)
renewable
46.
Coal, oil, and natural gas are called _______.
a)
fossil fuels
b)
solar energy
c)
renewable resources
d)
nuclear power
47.
Energy that comes from sources whose supplies are capable of being regenerated or are virtually inexhaustible is called
a)
renewable.
b)
nonrenewable.
c)
perpetual.
d)
inexplicable.
48.
If humans run out of the following resources, which resource would be most difficult to replace?
a)
coal
b)
cotton
c)
rice
d)
lumber
49.
Many of Earth's nonrenewable resources are very rare. Other nonrenewable resources, such as coal, are abundant but not easily replaced. What would happen if we used up all the coal on Earth?
a)
There would be no more coal left to use.
b)
It is impossible to use all the coal in the world.
c)
We would make more coal at a factory.
d)
More coal could quickly be formed underneath the Earth's surface.
50.
Most of the world's energy supply comes from burning fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are nonrenewable resources. If people continue to burn fossil fuels at the same rate, which of the following events will most likely happen?
a)
All of the world's fossil fuel reserves will be used up.
b)
No changes will be made to the world's fossil fuel reserves.
c)
Fossil fuels will quickly reform underneath the ocean's floor.
d)
Fossil fuel deposits will be found on the moon.
51.
Nuclear energy is nonrenewable because
a)
once we use the Earth's supply of uranium, there will not be any more.
b)
mining uranium is very expensive.
c)
there are a limited number of neutrons in the world.
d)
uranium is a rare metal.
52.
Renewable energy sources...
a)
are constantly replenished by nature.
b)
are easily available in any environment.
c)
do not pollute the environment.
d)
protect the ozone layer.
53.
Renewable resources are resources that can be replaced faster than they are used. Which of the following energy resources is renewable?
a)
solar energy
b)
petroleum
c)
uranium
d)
natural gas
54.
The following is an example of a renewable source of energy:
a)
tidal energy
b)
nuclear energy
c)
petroleum
d)
coal
55.
Which is a nonrenewable resource used to heat homes? (a)
Choose from the below words
natural gas
wind
wood
solar energy
56.
Which of the choices below gives a true example of how a natural resource can be renewed?
a)
When forests have been cut down, new native trees can be planted.
b)
When all of the coal is gone from a mine, new coal can be grown in its place.
c)
When an area's natural gas has been used up, oxygen can replace the gas.
d)
When the Sun is hidden behind clouds, lamps can be used to power solar cells.
57.
Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy source?
a)
natural gas
b)
biofuel
c)
solar power
d)
wind power
58.
Which of the following is a renewable energy source? (a)
Choose from the below words
hydroelectric power
natural gas
gasoline
coal
59.
Which of the following is true about nonrenewable resources?
a)
Nonrenewable resources cannot be replaced as fast as they are used.
b)
Wind energy is a nonrenewable resource.
c)
Nonrenewable resources are resources that have run out.
d)
Food is a nonrenewable resource.
60.
Which of the following lists contains only examples of renewable sources of energy?
a)
wind, tidal, geothermal, and hydroelectric
b)
fossil fuels and nuclear energy
c)
coal, solar, wind, and biomass
d)
hydroelectric, petroleum, solar, and wind
61.
Which of the following resources is nonrenewable? (a)
Choose from the below words
copper
wool
sunlight
wood
62.
Which of the following resources is renewable? (a)
Choose from the below words
sunlight
fossil fuels
copper
diamonds
63.
Which of the following resources is renewable? (a)
Choose from the below words
cotton
oil
gasoline
coal
64.
It is up to individuals to use resources wisely. In which of the following ways can individuals help manage nonrenewable resources?
a)
reduce their consumption of nonrenewable resources
b)
treat nonrenewable resources in the same manner as renewable resources
c)
increase their consumption of nonrenewable resources
d)
purchase only products made from nonrenewable resources
65.
Kasterville is a rapidly growing city. Which of the following situations will most likely have a positive impact on the resources available to Kasterville?
a)
Most people are careful to recycle all glass, metal, and plastic.
b)
Most people water their lawns every day to keep them green.
c)
Builders cut down trees to build homes without replanting new ones.
d)
Factories dump wastewater directly into nearby rivers.
66.
Kent often eats off of paper plates. When he's done, he disposes of the plates in the trash. Which of the following is a way that Kent could help paper resources to last longer?
a)
He could eat off of ceramic plates more often.
b)
He could eat healthier foods off of paper plates.
c)
He could also use paper napkins to clean up.
d)
He could use more than one paper plate at once.
67.
Like all fossil fuels, petroleum is a nonrenewable energy resource. Humans face a problem because once petroleum reserves begin to run out, there won't be enough fuel to power all the automobiles in the world. Which of the following is the best potential long-term solution to this specific problem of energy supply?
a)
Use renewable resources, such as solar energy, to power automobiles.
b)
Use more petroleum, but make sure it is used only in fuel-efficient automobiles.
c)
Maintain current consumption of petroleum, but use it only to manufacture plastics.
d)
Use a cleaner fossil fuel, such as natural gas, to power automobiles.
68.
Population growth impacts areas in a variety of ways. What impact does human population growth have on water resources?
a)
Population size determines water demand.
b)
Population growth causes a decrease in water demand.
c)
Population growth is always beneficial.
d)
Population growth has no impact on water demand.
69.
Principal Pendleton wants to reduce the amount of fossil fuels his school consumes for energy. What could Mr. Pendleton do?
a)
He could buy electricity from a coal-fired power station.
b)
He could have pipes installed to bring natural gas to the school for heating.
c)
He could run the air conditioners year round.
d)
He could install solar panels on the roof of the school.
70.
Which of the following best describes the relationship between science and the use of natural resources by the human population?
a)
Science can be used to describe the consequences to Earth's systems of increases in the human population's consumption of natural resources.
b)
Science can make clear-cut decisions for society about how to best control human population growth and the consumption of natural resources.
c)
Science can be used to determine which populations deserve access to resources and which populations do not.
d)
Science does not provide any information about how natural resource usage by humans impacts the world and other populations.
71.
Which of the following can help humans conserve mineral resources?
a)
all of these
b)
recycling minerals
c)
reducing rates of mining
d)
developing mineral substitutes
72.
Which of the following could help slow down the use of fossil fuels?
a)
turning off lights when they are not being used
b)
buying more automobiles
c)
eating more vegetables
d)
leaving the water running while brushing your teeth
73.
Which of the following is a benefit of recycling aluminum soda cans?
a)
The world's aluminum resources can last longer.
b)
The world's aluminum is used up more rapidly.
c)
More aluminum ends up in landfills.
d)
More soda cans need to be produced.
74.
Why are fossil fuels considered to be a nonrenewable energy source?
a)
There is a limited amount of fossil fuels, and it takes millions of years for them to form.
b)
When fossil fuels are burned, a chemical reaction occurs.
c)
There is an increasing amount of fossil fuels, and they can be replaced in a short period of time.
d)
When fossil fuels are burned, there is some loss of heat energy.
75.
If humans run out of the following resources, which resource would be most difficult to replace?
a)
coal
b)
rice
c)
lumber
d)
cotton
76.
Which of these best describes what might happen if fresh water continues to be withdrawn faster than it can be replenished?
a)
Eventually, there will not be enough fresh water to meet the demands for human use.
b)
Someday, the human population will only want to use groundwater, not surface water.
c)
As the human population continues to grow, there is less fresh water being withdrawn.
d)
One day, there will be too much fresh water for the growing human population to use.
77.
Energy that comes from sources whose supplies are capable of being regenerated or are virtually inexhaustible is called (a)
Choose from the below words
renewable.
perpetual.
inexplicable.
nonrenewable.
78.
Why is water considered a renewable resource?
a)
The water cycle allows it to be replaced through natural processes.
b)
Water is being used at a faster rate than it can be replenished.
c)
Water can only be used once, so conservation is important.
d)
The water cycle allows it to be recycled and made into another resource.
79.
Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
a)
solar power
b)
coal
c)
natural gas
d)
gasoline
80.
Which is a nonrenewable resource used to heat homes? (a)
Choose from the below words
natural gas
wind
wood
solar energy
81.
All organisms use natural resources from the environment. Resources can be renewable or nonrenewable. Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource? (a)
Choose from the below words
natural gas
plants
sunlight
fresh water
82.
Which of the following is true about nonrenewable resources?
a)
Nonrenewable resources cannot be replaced as fast as they are used.
b)
Food is a nonrenewable resource.
c)
Nonrenewable resources are resources that have run out.
d)
Wind energy is a nonrenewable resource.
83.
Which of the following lists contains only examples of renewable sources of energy?
a)
wind, tidal, geothermal, and hydroelectric
b)
coal, solar, wind, and biomass
c)
hydroelectric, petroleum, solar, and wind
d)
fossil fuels and nuclear energy
84.
Population growth impacts areas in a variety of ways. What impact does human population growth have on water resources?
a)
Population size determines water demand.
b)
Population growth has no impact on water demand.
c)
Population growth causes a decrease in water demand.
d)
Population growth is always beneficial.
85.
Which of the following could help slow down the use of fossil fuels?
a)
turning off lights when they are not being used
b)
leaving the water running while brushing your teeth
c)
eating more vegetables
d)
buying more automobiles
86.
Which of the following best describes the relationship between science and the use of natural resources by the human population?
a)
Science can be used to describe the consequences to Earth's systems of increases in the human population's consumption of natural resources.
b)
Science can make clear-cut decisions for society about how to best control human population growth and the consumption of natural resources.
c)
Science does not provide any information about how natural resource usage by humans impacts the world and other populations.
d)
Science can be used to determine which populations deserve access to resources and which populations do not.
87.
Janna has been learning about water conservation in her science class. She decides to conserve water by shortening the amount of time she spends in the shower each day. Which of the following best describes what she is doing to conserve water?
a)
reducing her daily water use
b)
replacing her water daily
c)
recycling her water each day
d)
reusing water throughout the day
88.
It is up to individuals to use resources wisely. In which of the following ways can individuals help manage nonrenewable resources?
a)
reduce their consumption of nonrenewable resources
b)
treat nonrenewable resources in the same manner as renewable resources
c)
increase their consumption of nonrenewable resources
d)
purchase only products made from nonrenewable resources
89.
Which of the following would best describe how population growth and reliance on fossil fuels most likely impacted the composition of the Earth's atmosphere?
a)
The Earth's atmosphere contained a higher level of carbon dioxide in 2004 than it did in 1800.
b)
The Earth's atmosphere contained a higher level of carbon dioxide in 1800 than it did in 2004.
c)
The composition of the Earth's atmosphere did not change between 1800 and 2004.
d)
The Earth's atmosphere did not contain any carbon dioxide in 1800, but it was the most common atmospheric gas in 2004.
90.
The government has an important role in protecting the environment. In which of the following ways does the government protect soil and freshwater resources?
a)
The government regulates businesses that can pollute soil and freshwater resources.
b)
The government does not allow private citizens to own soil and freshwater resources.
c)
The government provides soil and freshwater resources to all American citizens.
d)
The government fines people for using soil and freshwater resources.
91.
When new housing developments are built, trees are often destroyed. Instead, these trees could be conserved by being replanted elsewhere. Why is conservation of trees important?
a)
Removing trees without replanting them can lead to negative environmental changes.
b)
Conservation of trees is important because they are a nonrenewable resource.
c)
Conservation of the trees is important because they make new developments attractive to visitors.
d)
Removing trees without replanting them will affect how many people visit developed areas in cities.
92.
Kent often eats off of paper plates. When he's done, he disposes of the plates in the trash. Which of the following is a way that Kent could help paper resources to last longer?
a)
He could eat off of ceramic plates more often.
b)
He could also use paper napkins to clean up.
c)
He could eat healthier foods off of paper plates.
d)
He could use more than one paper plate at once.
93.
Principal Pendleton wants to reduce the amount of fossil fuels his school consumes for energy. What could Mr. Pendleton do?
a)
He could install solar panels on the roof of the school.
b)
He could have pipes installed to bring natural gas to the school for heating.
c)
He could run the air conditioners year round.
d)
He could buy electricity from a coal-fired power station.
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