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5th Grade: Big Ideas 10 & 11 (Energy)

Total questions: 77

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A heat lamp is plugged into an outlet. What energy does the heat lamp USE to warm up the lizard?

a)

Electricity and light

b)

Thermal and electrical

2.

Mr. De La Cerda uses a laser to point at stars in the night sky. Inside the laser pointer, is a battery. Which energy transformation takes place when he uses the laser pointer?

a)

Light to electrical

b)

Electrical to light

c)

Thermal to light

3.

Which object uses light energy transformed into electrical energy?

a)

b)

4.

Which types of energy does the television produce?

a)

Mechanical and heat

b)

Light and sound

c)

Sound and potential

d)

Electrical and heat

5.

What source of energy does a computer need in order to work?

a)

Light

b)

Sound

c)

Electrical

d)

Mechanical

6.

Construction workers wear reflector to be seen at night. Reflectors need __________ energy to be seen.

a)

Thermal

b)

Heat

c)

Light

d)

Mechanical

7.

What type of energy is melting the ice cube

a)

Light

b)

Thermal

c)

Chemical

d)

Mechanical

8.

Which line demonstrates how light travels?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

9.

Darker colors absorb more light, which is changed into heat and causes an increase in temperature. Lighter colors reflect more light, so they stay cooler. Which of the following roofs would be the warmest on a hot summer day?

a)

black roof

b)

beige roof

c)

gray roof

d)

white roof

10.

Jace wants to make a shadow on the wall in front of him. Which is the best way for Jace to make the shadow?

a)

Jace should put a lamp in front of him.

b)

Jace should stand near an open window.

c)

Jace should stand between the wall and a lamp.

d)

Jace should turn off all of the lights in the room.

11.

The measure of how high or low a sound is, based on how fast or slow an object is vibrating, is called ________.

a)
amplitude
b)
compression
c)
speed of sound
d)
pitch
12.
A longer string makes a _______ pitch than a short string.
a)
louder
b)
softer
c)
higher
d)
lower
13.
An object that does not vibrate cannot produce
a)
sound
b)
light
c)
heat
d)
electricity
14.
Sound is a form of? 
a)
energy
b)
pitch
c)
volume
15.
Destiny hits a symbol with her drumstick and makes it vibrate.  She then puts her hand on the symbol and stops the vibration.  What happened to the sound of the symbol? 
a)
The sound continues but not as loud. 
b)
The sound continues but has a lower pitch. 
c)
The sound stops because her hand absorbs the sound. 
d)
The sound stops because the vibrations have stopped. 
16.
The ___________________ is how loud or soft a sound is. 
a)
echo
b)
frequency
c)
pitch
d)
volume
17.
Which of the following determines the pitch of a sound wave?
a)

the frequency of the sound wave (fast or slow vibrations)

b)

the density of the sound waves (how heavy they are)

c)

the mass of a sound wave (how much matter is in a sound wave)

d)

the reflection of a sound wave (when it bounces off a surface)

18.
What is a conductor?
a)

a material that slows or stops the transfer of heat or electricity

b)

a material that transfers heat or electricity easily

c)
a material that is fluffy
d)
a material that is temperature controlled
19.
What is the BEST example of a conductor? 
a)
A wooden block
b)
A ceramic mug
c)
A glass cup
d)
A metal bowl
20.

A jacket keeps your body warm, because it slows heat from leaving your body, and doesn't allow much cold air to go through it. In this way, a jacket is an example of an ______________.

a)
Insulator
b)
Investigator
c)
Conductor
d)
Interrogator
21.
Which is NOT an insulator.
a)
Wool
b)
Plastic
c)
Iron
d)
Glass
22.
All of the following are conductors except _______.
a)
metal spoon
b)
wire
c)
iron nail
d)
plastic spoon
23.

Which of the following is a good conductor of heat and electricity?

a)

newspaper

b)

copper wire

c)

glass plate

d)

plastic bottle

24.

Which is TRUE about an insulator?

a)

It can be a good conductor.

b)

It allows heat to pass through easily.

c)

It slows energy transfer.

d)

It provides heat to keep materials warm.

25.

Which of these is a conductor?

a)
b)
c)
d)
26.

An insulator does not allow electricity to pass through it easily. Which of the following would make a good insulator?

a)

copper penny

b)

iron nail

c)

metal doorknob

d)

rubber glove

27.

The electrical wires in many homes are made of copper and covered with plastic. Why are copper and plastic good choices for electrical wires?

a)

Copper is a conductor of electricity, and plastic is an insulator of electricity.

b)

Copper is an insulator of electricity, and plastic is a conductor of electricity.

c)

Copper is a conductor of electricity, and plastic is an insulator of heat.

d)

Copper is an insulator of electricity, and plastic is a conductor of heat.

28.
Which of these substances conducts electricity the best?
a)
wood
b)
brick
c)
copper
d)
plastic
29.

An insulator does not let energy flow through it easily.

a)
True 
b)
False
30.

Which type of material will keep hot things hot and cold things cold? (it blocks the flow of energy through it)

a)

conductors

b)

insulators

31.

Which statement best defines Mechanical Energy?

a)

Energy produced by a machine or moving part.

b)

Energy that is produced by an electrical current in a circuit.

c)

Energy from the sun.

d)

Energy that travels in waves due to vibrations.

32.
What energy do you produce riding your bike? __________
a)
Sound Energy
b)
Mechanical Energy
c)
Light Energy
d)
Electrical Energy
33.
Barbara went bike riding.  Her pedaling caused the bike to move.  Which form of energy allowed the bike to move?
a)
sound
b)
light
c)
thermal
d)
mechanical
34.
A student launches a paper plane during a science investigation.  Which type of energy is observed as the paper plane flies?
a)
light
b)
thermal
c)
electrical
d)
mechanical
35.
A path followed by an electric current
a)
open circuit
b)
flow
c)
current
d)
circuit
36.
A complete electrical circuit or path through which electricity or current can pass or flow
a)
open circuit
b)
circuit
c)
closed circuit
d)
current
37.

What is a material that slows down or stops electric current or thermal energy from passing through it?

a)
flow
b)
open circuit
c)
insulator
d)
conductor
38.
Material that allows electric current or thermal energy to pass through easily
a)
conductor
b)
insulator
c)
flow
d)
circuit
39.
A circuit or electrical path that is broken or incomplete so electricity cannot flow through it.
a)
open circuit
b)
conductor
c)
insulator
d)
closed circuit
40.

Look at the diagram. What is the term for "B"?

a)

Load

b)

Switch

c)

Insulator

d)

Power source/Battery

41.
A fifth grade class constructed this circuit.  Which of these objects most likely made the light glow when connected to points X and Y?
a)
plastic straw
b)
cotton string
c)
aluminum foil
d)
rubber eraser
42.
Which of these substances conducts electricity the best?
a)
wood
b)
brick
c)
copper
d)
plastic
43.
What material would be safest to use as an insulator to cover electrical wires?
a)
rubber
b)
tin
c)
aluminum
d)
water
44.
Will the light bulb in this circuit light and why/why not?
a)
yes, because it has two batteries
b)
no, because the switch is open
c)
yes, because it is in a circuit
d)
no, because the bulb is burned out
45.
Why won’t the light bulb in the circuit pictured to the right light up?
a)
The wires from the second light bulb are not connected to the battery
b)
The wires are not connected between the light bulbs 
c)
The wires are not connected to both sides of the first light bulb
d)
The wires are too long to complete the circuit 
46.

Match the following

a)

Mechanical

1.

Movement

b)

Electrical

2.

Electricity

c)

Light

3.

Travels in waves. Can be seen.

d)

Thermal

4.

Heat

e)

Sound

5.

Sound vibrations. Can be heard.

47.

Follow the path.

Which image demonstrates a flowing electrical current?

a)

Open Circuit

b)

Closed Circuit

48.

Match the following

a)
1.

Insulator

b)
2.

power source

c)
3.

conductor

d)
4.

load

e)
5.

Switch

49.

The energy being used is __________ and it is producing _______ energy.

a)

Electrical energy to sound energy.

b)

Electrical energy to mechanical energy.

c)

Sound energy to electrical energy.

d)

Sound energy to light energy.

50.

Which energy transformation is taking place in the image?

a)

Electrical energy to mechanical energy.

b)

Electrical energy to sound energy.

c)

Electrical energy to light and thermal energy.

51.

What's one example of a powerful electrical charge?

a)

a lightning strike

b)

a wildfire

c)

a tornado

d)

a hurricane

52.

When you get shocked by touching a doorknob, that's an example of ___________________.

a)

current electricity

b)

static electricity

53.

Static electricity is when_________________

a)

electrons jump from one thing to another

b)

magic happens

c)

electrons flow through a wire

54.

What would cause two balloons to repel? (select 2 answers)

a)

one is positively charged and the other one is negatively charged

b)

both balloons are positively charged

c)

both balloons are negatively charged

55.

If the balloon has a negative charge and is attracting the hair, then the hair must have which type of charge?

a)

negative

b)

positive

c)

neutral

56.

_______ is when there is a buildup of charges (more of one type of charge) on an object.

a)

static electric discharge

b)

static electricity

c)

current electricity

57.
Two objects with LIKE static charges will
a)
attract each other
b)
even out in the end
c)
repel each other
d)
cause a spark
58.
Ms Jo Jo rubbed two balloons with a piece of wool. What will happen when the balloons are brought near each other?
a)
The balloons will repel each other.
b)
The balloons will attract each other.
c)
The balloons will become positively (+) charged.
d)
The balloons will pop.
59.
Lightning is _____.
a)
a buildup of neutrons
b)
harmless
c)
a high-voltage electric current
d)
a large discharge of static electricity
60.
Which of the following is caused by static electricity?
a)
a stove getting hot when it is turned on
b)
a magnet being attracted to a refrigerator
c)
a lightning strike during a storm
d)
a light bulb coming on when a switch is turned on
61.
The girl's hair and the comb are attracting  one another.  The hair and the comb have
a)
opposite charges
b)
like charges
62.
What is static electricity caused by?
a)
A balance of power
b)
A balance of positive and negative charges
c)
. An imbalance of positive and negative charges
d)
An imbalance of protons and neutrons
63.

Why does the straw appear to be bent?

a)

light is reflected

b)

light is absorbed

c)

light is turned

d)

light is refracted

64.

What is the best explanation for Mickey seeing himself in the mirror?

a)

light refraction

b)

light absorption

c)

light reflection

d)

light waves

65.
When light bends it is ______
a)

Reflected

b)

Absorbed

c)

Refracted

d)

Optical Density

66.
When light bounces back it is _____
a)
Reflected
b)
Refracted
c)
Absorbed
d)
Optical Density
67.

The light in the image strikes the mirror at an angle, making the light bounce off the mirror. This is an example of:

a)
Refraction
b)
Reflection
68.

The image shows light entering the prism and being bent before it exits on the other side of the prism. This is an example of:

a)
Reflection
b)
Refraction
69.

Why do we see a second image of the mountain on the surface of the water?

a)

Light Reflection

b)

Light Refraction

70.

A fisherman is looking at fish from above the water. They look larger than they actually are. He also can't see where exactly they are located, because light is bending through the water, making the fish look father away than it actuall is. What is causing these differences?

a)

Light Reflection

b)

Light Refraction

c)

Light Absorption

71.

Energy can change from one form to another.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

72.

Marsha plugs in the toaster and puts the bread inside. To cook the toast, electrical energy is transferred to which other type of energy?

a)
Solar
b)
Mechanical
c)

Heat/Thermal

d)
Electrical
73.

When people use solar panels, solar energy is transformed into which other type of energy?

a)
Mechanical
b)
Solar
c)
Sound
d)
Electrical
74.

When using an oven to cook food, electrical energy is transformed into which other type of energy?

a)

Thermal/Heat

b)
Solar
c)
Electrical
d)
None
75.

When using a fan, electrical energy is transformed into which other type of energy?

a)
Mechanical
b)
Solar
c)
Electrical
d)
Thermal
76.

A windmill is an example of mechanical energy being transformed into which other type of energy?

a)
Solar
b)
Mechanical
c)
Electrical
d)
Potential
77.

When using a stove, electrical energy is transformed into which other type of energy?

a)
Solar
b)
Thermal
c)
Electrical