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Energy & Electricity Test Review

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When an object moves slower, its energy of motion...

a)

is zero

b)

increases

c)

decreases

d)

remains constant

2.

The scientific definition of energy is the ability to...

a)

change states of matter

b)

change shape

c)

cause a change in health

d)

cause motion or change

3.

Stored energy is also known as...

a)

potential energy

b)

kinetic energy

4.

A nonrenewable resource is a resource that...

a)

comes directly from an organism

b)

does not cause harm to the environment

c)

is produced by nature, not by people

d)

cannot be replaced as quickly as it is used

5.

A golfer swings a club and hits the ball off a tee. Which of the following BEST explains how the golfer can tell that energy transfers from the club to the ball during the collision?

a)

The ball does not move

b)

The speed of the ball changes

c)

The weight of the ball changes

d)

The weight and speed of the ball change

6.

Mr. Fitz is heating up some chili in a crockpot. He plugs the crockpot into the outlet and turns it on. Which of the following BEST explains how the crockpot warms up?

a)

The energy lost by the electric current becomes light that warms the crockpot

b)

The energy lost by electric current becomes heat that warms the crockpot

c)

The energy lost by the electric current becomes light that cools the crockpot

d)

The energy lost by the electric current becomes heat that cools the crockpot

7.

What happens when light bounces off of an object?

a)

The light changes the temperature of the object

b)

The light passes through the object

c)

The light is absorbed

d)

The light is reflected

8.

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

a)

oil

b)

coal

c)

sunlight

d)

natural gas

9.

All sound starts with...

a)

a source of heat

b)

a vibration

c)

a collision

d)

a moving object

10.

Mr. Fitz wants to find a way to power his home that uses renewable energy. Mrs. Fitz does some research and shows him this photograph. What type of renewable energy source is shown?

a)

an oil rig

b)

a solar panel

c)

a power plant

d)

a wind turbine

11.

Almost all of the devices in your home use energy. A lot of that energy enters homes in the form of...

a)

light

b)

heat

c)

electricity

d)

gasoline

12.

In a collision, some of the energy transferred from one object to the other can produce...

a)

heat

b)

light

c)

sound

d)

All of the above.

13.

An electrical current is...

a)

a mix of heat and sound

b)

a collision of objects

c)

a group of magnets

d)

a flow of electric charges

14.

While playing during recess, Sarah sits on the swing and Tony pushes her. Which of the following BEST explains when the swing gains the most energy of motion?

a)

when Sarah gets on the swing

b)

when Sarah gets off the swing

c)

when Tony pushes the swing with his hand

d)

when the swing stops moving

15.

Mr. Fitz drops his sandwich on the ground. When does the sandwich have only stored energy?

a)

When he's holding the sandwich

b)

When he drops the sandwich

c)

When he thinks of making the sandwich

d)

When the sandwich hits the ground

16.

Which of the following does NOT have stored energy?

a)

a tank of gasoline

b)

a rock on the ground

c)

a dam blocking water

d)

a charged battery

17.

When you throw a rock, you are...

a)

creating energy

b)

destroying energy

c)

storing energy

d)

transferring energy

18.

What is the difference between an electrical circuit with an open loop and one with a closed loop?

a)

The circuit with an open loop will transfer energy

b)

The circuit with a closed loop will transfer energy

c)

Both A and B are correct

d)

Neither A nor B are correct

19.

Billy Bob received walkie talkies for his birthday. Based on the picture, where does the walkie talkie likely get its energy from?

a)

steam

b)

batteries

c)

solar cells

d)

electrical outlet

20.

When a person strums a guitar string, what happens?.

a)

The vibrating string creates energy, resulting in a sound

b)

The vibrating string reflects energy in the air, resulting in a sound

c)

The vibrating string absorbs energy in the air, resulting in a sound

d)

The vibrating string transfers energy to the air, resulting in a sound

21.

Mr Fitz jumps off of the diving board and does a cannonball into the pool. Which answer BEST explains why the water splashes up and gets everyone wet?

a)

Some of the energy from the water is transferred to Mr. Fitz

b)

Some of the energy from Mr. Fitz is transferred to the water

22.

What are some ways that engineers and scientists can improve how we get energy? Select all that apply.

a)

finding cheaper ways to get energy

b)

using the same resources from the past

c)

creating energy that does not create waste

d)

understanding the effects of natural resources