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WorksheetsTiger Time energy Practice
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 39mins
When you compress a spring, you are storing __________ energy.
sound
elastic
light
chemical
Which passenger has the most potential energy?
A
B
C
D
If these are all moving at the same speed, the vehicle with the greatest KE would be
(Think about their sizes)
Determine whether the following example is Potential Energy (PE) or Kinetic Energy (KE):
flashlight turned off
Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy
Energy is found in many different forms, but it can be classified into two distinct categories: kinetic energy and ____________________ energy.
Electrical
Potential
Radiant
Thermal
What type of energy is stored in the bonds of food and is released when it is broken down in your digestive system?
Kinetic
Radiant
Chemical
Thermal
When a firecracker explodes, stored chemical energy turns into sound and light energy. What other type of energy is released?
Electrical
Potential
Radiant
Thermal
A stretched out rubber band has ________ energy.
Potential
Kinetic
Chemical
Electrical
A burning fire produces ___________ and ___________ energy.
Kinetic and Potential
Thermal and Radiant
Electrical and Thermal
Chemical and Radiant
Which list best describes the energy of the ball on the pendulum in each diagram?
1. all kinetic energy
2. kinetic energy transferring to potential energy
3. potential energy transferring to kinetic energy
1. all potential energy
2. potential energy transferring to kinetic energy
3. kinetic energy transferring to potential energy
1. all potential energy
2. kinetic energy transferring to potential energy
3. potential energy transferring to kinetic energy
1. all kinetic energy
2. potential energy transferring to kinetic energ
3. kinetic energy transferring to potential energy
Which of the following energies are potential?
Electrical
Chemical
Gravitational
Thermal
Elastic
Which of the following energies are kinetic?
Electrical
Chemical
Gravitational
Thermal
Elastic
The ability to do work or cause change.
The Law of Conservation of Energy
Energy
Work
Occurs on an object when a force causes the object to move a distance.
The Law of Conservation of Energy
Energy
Work
States that energy cannot be created nor destroyed.
The Law of Conservation of Energy
Energy
Work
Mechanical Energy to Electrical Energy
Electrical Energy to Thermal Energy and Radiant Energy
Mechanical Energy to Sound Energy
Radiant Energy to Electrical Energy
Chemical Energy to Thermal Energy and
Radiant Energy
What kind of energy does this device use?
Chemical
Electrical
Thermal
Mechanical
Boiling Water (a)
Fossil fuels are renewable because the Earth provides humans with an unlimited amount.
True
False
What are the 3 main fossil fuels?
Coal, Oil, and Gasoline
Uranium, Gasoline, Petroleum
Coal, Oil, Biomass
Coal, Oil, Natural Gas
Oil and natural gas were formed from
Dead Plants (Peat)
Water
Dead marine animals (plankton)
Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?
Biomass
Oil
Geothermal
Water
Fossil fuels are classified as nonrenewable because they...
require expensive equipment
can be found all over
take millions of years to replace
provide all the energy we use
What is coal made of?
decomposed plant remains
Sand and dirt
Dead plankton
Diamond
The nonrenewable resources that gives off the least pollution is...
Coal
Solar Energy
Nuclear Energy
Oil
Most of the energy in the United States comes from
Renewable Energy Resources
Solar Energy
Fossil Fuels
Hydro power
What is the problem with using fossil fuels?
They are renewable
They create a lot of pollution
They are cheap
They don't create a lot of energy
What does non-renewable mean?
Something that lasts forever
Something that can be replenished
Something that is not expensive
Something that is limited and cannot be replaced quickly
Nonrenewable energy resources are used over renewable energy resources because
They are more fancy
They typically generate a lot of power & are easy to use
They will not run out any time soon
They are natural
Nonrenewable energy resources...
Typically give off green house gases while renewable resources don't
Are just as clean & environmentally friendly as renewable energy resources
Are good for our health and well being
