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WorksheetsEnergy (6th grade)
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 39mins
Fossil fuels are nonrenewable resources because they
take millions of years to form
are not re-useable
are in high demand
pollute the air
The original source of energy for fossil fuels comes from the
sun
Earth's crust
geothermal energy
biomass
Pumped storage, tides, and dams are examples of
hydropower
wind energy
geothermal energy
radiant energy
This fossil fuel releases the least amount of air pollution when used to produce electricity.
natural gas
coal
nuclear
oil
Some forms of energy are...
Mechanical and chemical energy, light energy, sound energy, Thermal and electrical energy
Mechanical energy, thermal energy and wind energy
Petroleum and natural gas
Sound energy, thermal energy and bioenergy.
Sources of energy are divided into
Renewable and nuclear energy
Non-renewable and solar energy
Renewable and non-renewable energy sources
Renewable, non-renewable and mechanical energy
Renewable energy sources are
Solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectric, bioenergy
Wind energy, coal, natural gas, hydroelectric
Bioenergy, hydroelectric, solar energy and nuclear energy
Petroleum and coal
Non-renewable energy sources are
Coal, petroleum, bioenergy
Petroluem, nuclear energy and solar energy
Wind energy, bioenergy and coal
Coal, petroleum, natural gas and nuclear energy
Potential energy is
the sum of kinetic and potential energy
the energy stored of an object because of its position
the energy stored in all matter
the energy stored of an object because of its motion
Kinetic energy is
the energy stored in all matter
the sum of kinetic and potential energy
the energy stored of an object because of its position
the energy stored of an object because of its motion
Light energy is...
the energy stored in all matter
the form of energy that allows us to see things
the form of energy caused by the movement of particles in matter
the form of energy that allows us to hear things
Natural light sources are
a bike light, a torch, a lamp
the sun, a star, the television
a screen, the moon, a lamp
a star, a candle, the sun
To use less energy we can
walk, cycle or use public transport
waste water
contaminate the environment
leave the lights on when we are not using them
What is one similarity among oil, coal, and natural gas?
They are all petrochemicals.
They all must be processed in a refinery.
They are all gases at room temperature.
They are all formed from the remains of dead organisms.
Fossil fuels take hundreds of millions of years to form, and therefore are considered _______________ energy sources.
Renewable
Nonrenewable
Reusable
Disposable
Running water can be used as an energy source to produce ______________ power.
Wind
Electric
Hydroelectric
Hydrogen
Which of the following is not a fossil fuel?
oil
coal
natural gas
wood
Why are fossil fuels nonrenewable?
They are man-made.
They are difficult to transport.
They have a low energy ratio.
They take hundreds of millions of years to form.
Natural gas is a mixture of ______________ and other gases.
Crude oil
Propane
Methane
Gasoline
Another name for oil is _______________.
Natural gas
Coal
Petroleum
Tar
What is the primary source of all energy on Earth?
moon
people
plants
sun
Coal is..
A non-renewable source of energy
A renewable source of energy
Flowing water is..
A non-renewable source of energy
A renewable source of energy
Sunlight is..
A non-renewable source of energy
A renewable source of energy
Natural gas is..
A non-renewable source of energy
A renewable source of energy
Petroleum is..
A non-renewable source of energy
A renewable source of energy
Uranium is a
A non-renewable source of energy
A renewable source of energy
Wind is ...
A non-renewable source of energy
A renewable source of energy
Plant remains are
A non-renewable source of energy
A renewable source of energy
What type of source do you need in a nuclear plant?
Wind
Water
Uraium
Petroleum
What type of source do you need in this powerplant?
Wind
Sunlight
Natura gas
Petroleum
What type of source do you need in a refinery?
Uraium
Plant remains
Water
Petroleum
What type of source do you need in hydropower plants?
Wind
Sunlight
Water
Petroleum
What type of source do you need in a thermal power plant?
Coal
Sunlight
Uraium
Petroleum
What type of source do you need in this power plant?
Coal
Sunlight
Uraium
Wind
What type of source do you need in a biomass power plant?
Coal
Sunlight
Plant remains
Uraium
Select the most appropriate answer to state what is energy?
energy is movement
energy is something that causes matter to move or change
energy is the ability to do no work.
energy is the nothing that we can use
Marique is listening to music through his radio. Which form of energy is being used?
sound energy
light energy
heat energy
mechanical energy
Courtney is using the microwave to make pop his popcorn. What form of energy is being used?
nuclear energy
mechanical energy
heat energy
potential energy
Which of the following shows examples of kinetic energy
a ball falling to the ground.
a book on a table
a ball bouncing
typing a document
Which image below, shows electrical energy being transferred to light and heat energy?
Which image below shows food energy being transferred to kinetic energy?
Which image below shows chemical energy being transferred to mechanical energy?
Which ones do you think are non-renewable energy sources?
Coal
Wind
Wood
Gas
Solar
Solar, biomass, geothermal, wind, and hydropower energy are all renewable sources of energy. They are called renewable because they...
are clean and free to use
Can be converted directly into heat and electricity
can be replenished by nature in a short period of time
do not produce air polution
What is the main disadvantage of nuclear power?
Risk of nuclear accidents
High cost of construction and maintenance
Production of radioactive waste
Limited availability of uranium
What is the main advantage of solar energy?
Renewable and sustainable
Limited availability
High maintenance
Cost-effective
ENERGY is the ability to do work
true
false
Renewable resources are generally "clean" meaning they do not pollute. Is this and advantage or disadvantage?
advantage (benefit)
disadvantage (problem)
