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Unit 5 - Long revision

Total questions: 215

Worksheet time: 4hrs 18mins

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Class
Date
1.
__________ is an energy resource that WILL run out in the next several hundred years.
a)

Renewable Energy Resource

b)

Nonrenewable Energy Resource

c)

Fossil Fuels

d)

Forever Fuels

2.
__________ is an energy resource that WILL NOT run out in the next several hundred years.
a)

Renewable Energy Resource

b)

Nonrenewable Energy Resource

c)

Fossil Fuel

d)

Forever Fuel

3.
__________ is an energy resource that WILL run out in the next several hundred years.
a)

Renewable Energy Resource

b)

Nonrenewable Energy Resource

c)

Fossil Fuels

d)

Forever Fuels

4.
Coal is a __________ energy resource.
a)

Renewable

b)

Nonrenewable

5.
Solar Power is a __________ energy resource.
a)

Renewable

b)

Nonrenewable

6.
Natural Gas is a __________ energy resource.
a)

Renewable

b)

Nonrenewable

7.
Oil is a __________ energy resource.
a)

Renewable

b)

Nonrenewable

8.
Geothermal Power is a __________ energy resource.
a)

Renewable

b)

Nonrenewable

9.
Wind is a __________ energy resource.
a)

Renewable

b)

Nonrenewable

10.
Why are fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas called nonrenewable resources?
a)
a.  They can never be replaced.
b)
a.  They cannot be easily replaced.
c)
a.  They can be recycled.
d)
a.  They can be made in factories.
11.
Some power plants pump water down deep holes into hot rock. The hot rock heats the water, which turns the water into steam. The steam rushes back to Earth’s surface and is used to make electricity. This plant is generating which alternative energy resource?
a)
biomass
b)
wind
c)
solar energy
d)
geothermal energy
12.
What are the 3 main fossil fuels?
a)
Coal, Oil, and Gasoline
b)
Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas
c)
Electricity, Gasoline, Petroleum
d)
Coal, Oil, Non-renewable Resources
13.
Why is burning fossil fuels harmful? 
a)
then we won't have any fossil fuels if we burn them all
b)
They can get extremely hot
c)
Increases the amount of greenhouse gases in the air
d)
this would destroy fossils
14.

What happens to fossil fuels to create electricity?

a)

They are stored

b)

They are burned

c)

They are melted

d)

They are frozen

15.

In a power station, what causes the turbine to turn?

a)

Heat

b)

Gas

c)

Air

d)

Steam

16.

What does "clean" mean for energy sources?

a)

not dirty

b)

does not create pollution

c)

creates pollution

d)

smells good

17.

The waste water from mines have infiltrated the soil and contaminated water sources.


Which environmental problem associated with fossil fuels is described here?

a)

Air pollution

b)

Enhanced greenhouse effect

c)

Destruction of land and habitats

d)

Groundwater pollution

18.

A large quantity of greenhouse gases have been emitted which has impacted climate change.


Which environmental problem associated with fossil fuels is described here?

a)

Air pollution

b)

Enhanced greenhouse effect

c)

Destruction of land and habitats

d)

Groundwater pollution

19.

Which country has the worst pollution problem?

a)

Japan

b)

USA

c)

Russia

d)

China

20.

More than half of energy consumption in the U.S. is from:

a)

Factories

b)

Commercial

c)

Residential

(Living places)

d)

Transport

21.

Why are we facing an energy crisis? Select all that apply.

a)

Growing population which increases demand for energy

b)

Expansion of industries to keep up with the demand for products

c)

People wanting to improve their standard of living which requires more energy to be consumed

d)

Fossil fuels being used at a sustainable rate currently

e)

Fossil fuel reserves are being depleted, running dry

22.

What happens when the demand for fossil fuels increases? Select all that apply.

a)

Price of fossil fuels may remain the same

b)

Price of fossil fuels may rise

c)

People will search for more fossil fuels reserves

d)

Cost of goods produced from fossil fuels may rise

23.

a hard, black, solid fuel formed from the remains of plants over millions of years and extracted from the ground

a)

coal

b)

petroleum

c)

natural gas

d)

biomass

24.

heat harnessed from deep beneath Earth's surface and converted to useable energy

a)

Geothermal

b)

biomass

c)

wind

d)

solar

25.

movement of water through a dam in a river is converted to useable energy

a)

hydropower

b)

solar

c)

nuclear

d)

wind

26.

the sun's energy is collected and converted to useable energy

a)

nuclear

b)

biomass

c)

natural gas

d)

solar

27.

the splitting of uranium atoms to release energy.

a)

geothermal

b)

wind

c)

nuclear

d)

natural gas

28.

turbines harness the movement of air and convert it to useable energy

a)

wind

b)

biomass

c)

natural gas

d)

hydropower

29.

gases in an atmosphere that absorb and retain heat energy. High amounts cause air pollution and overheat the planet

a)

greenhouse gases

b)

conservation

c)

landfill

d)

recycling

30.

disposal site for solid waste

a)

landfill

b)

side of the highway

c)

the street

d)

your backyard

31.

efforts to wisely use, distribute, and protect valuable resources such as fresh water, soil, unique environments

a)

conservation

b)

landfill

c)

greenhouse gases

d)

biomass

32.

Fill in the blank- REDUCE, REUSE,____________

a)

clean your room

b)

turn in your homework

c)

study for your test

d)

Recycle

33.

Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

a)

coal

b)

oil

c)

wood

d)

natural gas

34.

Fossil fuels are found

a)

in desert army bases

b)

near river banks

c)

deep within the earth

d)

at mountain tops

35.

Oil is made from

a)

dead plant and animal remains

b)

sedimentary rocks

c)

magma and lava

d)

water

36.

It takes ______ of years for oil to form.

a)

tens

b)

hundreds

c)

thousands

d)

millions

37.

Nonrenewable means

a)

if it's used up, it's gone

b)

we can always make more

38.

The major con of using fossil fuels is

a)

air pollution

b)

water pollution

c)

burning trees

d)

garbage produced

39.

One pro of burning natural gas is that it

a)

creates air pollution

b)

burns very cleanly

40.

Global warming is an effect of

a)

wearing too many coats in winter

b)

too much carbon dioxide from burning fuels

c)

melting glaciers at the poles

41.

One con of hydroelectric power is that dams can

a)

create lakes

b)

control irrigation

c)

block routes for fish

d)

keep soil rich

42.

Hydroelectric power is electricity created by

a)

water

b)

the sun

c)

burning coal

d)

burning wood

43.

Which is a CON of solar energy?

a)

energy can be saved in summer to use in winter

b)

it can lower electric costs

c)

there is a lot of sun in the desert

d)

solar panels can be expensive

44.

What are some of the causes for air pollution?

a)

Cars, factories and volcanoes.

b)

Cars, factories and electricity.

c)

Factories, electricity and volcanoes.

45.

Overfishing and massive animal production cause...

a)

...the appearance of new fishes and new animals.

b)

... air pollution.

c)

...the destruction of ecosystems.

46.

Does reducing meat consumption help the environment?

a)

Yes.

b)

No.

c)

Maybe.

47.

Be eco-friendly: how can I contribute on a daily basis?

a)

Take quick showers.

b)

Buy loads of clothes.

c)

Buy makeup products tested on animals.

48.

Which conclusion is supported by the graph?

a)

All climate change is caused by humans.

b)

Climate change is a natural process.

c)

The levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have been increasing since the 1960s.

d)

The levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have been decreasing since the 1960s.

49.

The consequences of climate change include

a)

warmer temperatures all year

b)

rising ocean levels

c)

climate refugees

d)

loss of habitat

50.

Causes of climate change include

a)

burning fossil fuels

b)

farming

c)

clear cutting

d)

human population growth

51.

Which of these is not a consequence of increased Global Warming ?

a)

rising sea level (caused by melting ice caps)

b)

changing weather patterns

c)

more powerful hurricanes

d)

increased UV (cancer causing) light reaching the surface

52.

Oxides of sulfur and nitrogen caused by burning coal and oil can result in a type of air pollution known as :

a)

global warming

b)

acid rain

c)

ozone depletion

53.

The major source of acid rain pollution is :

a)

exhaust from cars

b)

nuclear reactors

c)

burning coal in power plants

d)

the sun

54.

Unburned hydrocarbons are said to be "carcinogenic". This word means :

a)

cancer causing

b)

flesh eating

c)

run over by a car

d)

exposure to radiation

55.

1. What is "sustainable"?

a)

being healthy

b)

being modern

c)

able to continue over a period of time

d)

to ba able to share

56.

What does it mean?

a)

to damage

b)

to recycle

c)

to preserve

d)

to survive

57.
a)

water pollution

b)

rising seas

c)

dry

d)

air pollution

58.

a)

water pollution

b)

rising seas

c)

air pollution

d)

humid weather

59.

Demand for energy continues to grow as people's level of development grows across the world.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

Which of the following are advantages of nuclear power.

a)

Its cheaper than coal, oil or gas to produce.

b)

it produces waste that is dangerous for hundreds of thousands of years.

c)

The set-up costs of nuclear power is incredibly expensive

d)

Nuclear power can produce a constant energy output one up and running, without the need to shut down for long periods of time.

61.

Which of the following are disadvantages of nuclear power.

a)

Nuclear power stations need huge amounts of water for their cooling systems.

b)

There have been several nuclear incidents causing huge environmental problems e.g. Fukishima in Japan

c)

Power stations may be a target for terrorism.

d)

Nuclear power does not release much carbon into the atmosphere

62.

What are the two reasons for our increasing demand on resources

a)

Increased population

b)

Improved healthcare

c)

Increase in economic development over the world

d)

Change in lifestyle and diet

63.

Which of these are a negative impact on the environment caused by mining for energy? Select 2

a)

Coal, oil and gas are not sustainable sources of energy

b)

Cutting down trees can increase the likelihood of flooding

c)

Lots of energy is needed to transport water over long distances

d)

It can take a huge about of water (another limited resource)

64.

Which of the following are examples of environmental sustainability?

a)

Reusing water

b)

Using locals as guides

c)

Solar panels

d)

Electric vehicles

65.

Is it important to be sustainable?

a)

Yes

b)

No

66.

What are our basic needs?

a)

clothing, water, air

b)

food, air, clothing

c)

food, water, shelter

d)

Music, money, food

67.

Nuclear power is more advantageous over fossil fuels for energy consumption because:

a)

it is extremely dangerous if something goes wrong

b)

It does not emit carbon dioxide and so does not contribute to global warming.

c)

there will always be a small probability of failure and the associated risk are high

d)

it is renewable

68.

The disadvantages of solar renewable energy include (tick all that apply):

a)

large scale production is still expensive to obtain

b)

It does not operate well in northern countries in winter due to short days

c)

governments often subsidise individuals to install solar in their homes

d)

better technology means it is cheaper to install and use solar

69.

True or false: global oil reserves are increasing in our lifetime

a)

true

b)

false

70.

The region with the most power in terms of oil production is:

a)

Middle East

b)

North America

c)

Europe

d)

Asia Pacific

71.

A sustainable resource is one that

a)

will eventually run out and is limited in supply

b)

will be one that is fossil fuel based

c)

will not run out and can be continually used

d)

None of the above

72.
Energy that is caused by vibrations in the air. A form of kinetic energy.
a)
Light energy
b)
Electrical energy
c)
Nuclear energy
d)
Sound energy
73.

Radiant energy mean _____.

a)

Light Energy

b)

Sound Energy

c)

Kinetic Energy

d)

Chemical Energy

74.
Food is a form of this type of energy.
a)
Light energy
b)
Chemical energy
c)
Sound energy
d)
Thermal energy
75.
A device that converts electrical energy to light energy.
a)
A blender
b)
A light bulb
c)
A bycycle
d)
A balloon
76.
Turning on the radio is what type of energy conversion?
a)
sound to light
b)
electrical to sound
c)
electrical to light
d)
light to electrical
77.
Describe the energy conversion of a clothes dryer. 
a)
Chemical→ Thermal and Radiant
b)
Electrical → Elastic, Thermal and Sound 
c)
Gravitational → Nuclear, Sound and Thermal 
d)
Electrical → Thermal, Motion and Sound 
78.
A device that converts electrical energy and into thermal energy.
a)
A Battery
b)
A Hair Dryer
c)
A Bicycle
d)
Your Stomach
79.
4. A group of campers create a campfire by burning several wooden logs.  Which statement best describes the energy transformations that occur when the logs burn?
a)
Chemical energy from the wood is converted into light and heat energy.
b)
Heat energy from the logs is converted into chemical and light energy.
c)
Chemical energy from the air is converted into mechanical and light energy.
d)
Heat energy from the air is converted into mechanical and light energy.  
80.
When a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its greatest?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
81.
Energy of motion is which type of energy?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
Sound
d)
Gravitational
82.
What type of energy is in this picture?
a)
Kinetic
b)
Potential
c)
Chemical
d)
Sound
83.
When plants convert the sun's energy into food, which type of energy is it?
a)
kinetic
b)
chemical
c)
thermal
d)
radiant
84.
What kind of energy is represented in this picture?
a)
Thermal
b)
Potential
c)
Nuclear
d)
Mechanical
85.
What kind of energy does this device use?
a)
Chemical
b)
Electrical
c)
Thermal
d)
Chemical
86.
What kind of energy is represented in the picture?
a)
Thermal
b)
Chemical
c)
Sound
d)
Nuclear
87.
A battery converts what type of energy to another?
a)
sound to kinetic
b)
light to heat
c)
mechanical to electrical
d)
chemical to electrical
88.
The glow sticks produce light for a short amount of time. The light from the glow stick is a conversion from what to what?
a)
thermal to light
b)
gravitational to potential
c)
radiant to electrical
d)
chemical to light
89.
Wind turbines and windmills convert what energy to another?
a)
Kinetic to electric
b)
Gravitational potential to electric
c)
Mechanical to potential
d)
Thermal to sound
90.
What machine changes electrical energy into light and sound energy?
a)
battery
b)
lightbulb
c)
alarm clock
d)
apple
91.
On a roller coaster, where is maximum potential energy?
a)
At the bottom of a big hill
b)
When going around a corner
c)
When going upside down
d)
At the top of a big hill
92.
On a roller coaster, where is maximum kinetic energy?
a)
At the bottom of a big hill
b)
When going around a corner
c)
When going upside down
d)
At the top of a big hill
93.
Energy caused by the movement in the particles of matter. It is a form of kinetic energy.
a)
Nuclear energy
b)
Sound energy
c)
Light energy
d)
Thermal energy
94.
According to which law of energy, energy can't be created or destroyed?
a)
First law of motion
b)
The law of tacos
c)
Laws of Energy
d)
law of conservation of energy
95.
The purpose of the panels is to change solar energy into ____________.
a)
light energy
b)
electrical energy
c)
chemical energy
d)
mechanical energy
96.
What machine changes chemical energy into heat, light and sound energy
a)
blender
b)
firecracker
c)
lightbulb
d)
apple
97.
Which of the following energy transformations occur when a lamp that is plugged into a wall socket is functioning correctly?
a)
Chemical to light
b)
Electrical to chemical
c)
Electrical to light
d)
Chemical to electrical
98.
Which of the following shows an energy transformation from chemical energy to electrical to light energy?
a)
A bolt of lightning lights the night sky.
b)
A candle glows brightly in the dark.
c)
A fire in a fireplace lights up a room.
d)
A battery causes a flashlight to shine.
99.
What energy transformations take place when a battery-operated radio is in use?
a)
Electrical to chemical to light
b)
Sound to chemical to mechanical
c)
Chemical to electrical to sound
d)
Light to electrical to thermal
100.
People get energy from the food that they eat and transform that energy as they move. Which energy transformations occur as a student rapidly rubs the palms of his hands together?
a)
mechanical to thermal to electrical
b)
chemical to mechanical to thermal
c)
mechanical to chemical to sound
d)
chemical to sound to electrical
101.
Which of the following devices transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy?
a)
An e-reader
b)
a fan
c)
a manual pencil sharpener
d)
ipod
102.
A television works by transforming electrical energy into what other kinds of energy?
a)
Light, thermal, and sound
b)
Thermal, chemical, and solar
c)
Sound, mechanical, and electrical
d)
Light, chemical, and mechanical
103.
Which of the following shows the correct order of the energy transformations that occur when green plants produce their food from the Sun’s energy?
a)
chemical to thermal
b)
light to chemical
c)
thermal to light
d)
chemical to electrical
104.
The picture shows a microwave oven. As a microwave oven is operated, electrical energy is transformed into all of the following types of energy EXCEPT —
a)
solar
b)
light
c)
thermal
d)
mechanical
105.
Which energy conversion is taking place when you put gasoline in a car?
a)
thermal -> electrical
b)
mechanical -> electrical
c)
chemical -> mechanical
d)
mechanical -> electromagnetic
106.
Energy transformations occur when...
a)
energy is created through conduction
b)
energy changes from one form to another
c)
two forces slide together that are touching
d)
a chemical reaction takes place
107.
What is the best example of a machine that converts electrical energy into kinetic energy and sound energy?
a)
an electric toothbrush
b)
a toaster
c)
a flashlight
d)
an iron
108.
What best describes the energy conversion that occurs when you turn on a hair dryer?
a)
electric to kinetic to thermal and sound
b)
chemical to thermal to light and sound
c)
nuclear to electrical to thermal and sound
d)
kinetic to light to thermal and sound
109.
What best describes the energy conversion that takes place in a microwave oven?
a)
electrical to light to thermal
b)
chemical to thermal to light
c)
electrical to thermal to sound
d)
nuclear to thermal to chemical
110.
Turning on a lamp is an example of energy transformation from electrical to 3 forms of energy. Which of these is NOT created by the lamp?
a)
radiant
b)
light
c)
heat
d)
chemical
111.
Which of the following energy transfers occurs when food is digested?
a)
chemical to mechanical
b)
radiant to nuclear
c)
mechanical to potential
d)
thermal to chemical
112.
In energy transformations, "wasted energy" usually takes what form?
a)
heat
b)
chemical energy
c)
light
d)
sound waves
113.
During most energy transformations and transfers, wasted energy takes the form of __.
a)
electromagnetic radiation
b)
sound waves
c)
random mechanical movements
d)
heat
114.
What two forms of energy are given off by a burning candle?
a)
heat and light
b)
mechanical and electrical
c)
nuclear and light
d)
potential and heat
115.
What is the best example of a device that converts electrical energy to light and sound?
a)
a clock radio
b)
a toaster
c)
a flashlight
d)
an electric toothbrush
116.
Which of the following radiant energy to electrical energy?
a)
solar calculator
b)
windmill
c)
glow stick
d)
firecracker
117.
Which of the following mechanical energy to electrical energy?
a)
solar calculator
b)
windmill
c)
glow stick
d)
firecracker
118.
Which of the following chemical energy to radiant energy?
a)
solar calculator
b)
windmill
c)
glow stick
d)
firecracker
119.
Which of the following chemical energy to sound and radiant energy?
a)
solar calculator
b)
windmill
c)
glow stick
d)
firecracker
120.
Which of the following converts chemical energy to radiant energy?
a)
candle
b)
light bulb
c)
coal power plant
d)
nuclear power plant
121.
Which of the following converts electrical energy to radiant energy?
a)
candle
b)
light bulb
c)
coal power plant
d)
nuclear power plant
122.
Which of the following converts chemical energy to electrical energy?
a)
candle
b)
light bulb
c)
coal power plant
d)
nuclear power plant
123.
Which of the following converts chemical energy to electrical energy?
a)
Battery
b)
Person eating food
c)
Automobile
d)
Camp Fire
124.
Which of the following converts chemical energy to thermal energy?
a)
Battery
b)
Person riding a bike
c)
Automobile
d)
Camp Fire
125.

What type of energy transformation occurs, when a hawk eats a mouse and then uses the energy from the mouse to fly?

a)

mechanical energy to chemical energy

b)

thermal energy to mechanical energy

c)

chemical energy to mechanical energy

d)

mechanical energy to thermal energy

126.

What is the energy transformation that occurs in an electric pencil sharpener?

a)

mechanical energy to electrical energy

b)

electrical energy to mechanical energy

c)

radiant energy to sound energy

d)

chemical energy to mechanical energy

127.

Which object shows an energy transformation from electrical to mechanical?

a)
b)
c)
d)
128.

What type of energy transformation occurs in an electric hot that is turned on?

a)

thermal energy to electrical energy

b)

electrical energy to thermal energy

c)

thermal energy to mechanical energy

d)

mechanical energy to thermal energy

129.
Which of the following energy transformations occur when a lamp that is plugged into a wall socket is functioning correctly?
a)
Chemical to light
b)
Electrical to chemical
c)
Electrical to light
d)
Chemical to electrical
130.

What type of energy transformation occurs in an electric fan?

a)

electrical energy to mechanical energy

b)

radiant energy to mechanical energy

c)

chemical energy to radiant energy

d)

electrical energy to nuclear energy

131.
Which items would have this energy transformation: electrical energy -> thermal energy and light energy?
a)
toaster
b)
candle burning
c)
windmill turning
d)
Iron for your clothes
132.
Which items would have this energy transformation: chemical energy -> thermal and light energy?
a)
tanning bed
b)
candle burning
c)
windmill turning
d)
solar calcultor
133.
Which items would have this energy transformation: kinetic energy -> sound energy?
a)
turning on a flashlight
b)
nuclear power plant
c)
windmill turning
d)
playing a violin
134.
Which items would have this energy transformation: chemical energy -> electrical, light and thermal energy?
a)
turning on a flashlight
b)
nuclear power plant
c)
digesting an apple
d)
tanning bed
135.
Which items would have this energy transformation: mechanical energy -> electrical energy?
a)
turning on a flashlight
b)
nuclear power plant
c)
windmill turning
d)
tanning bed
136.
Which items would have this energy transformation: electrical energy -> thermal and light energy?
a)
turning on a flashlight
b)
nuclear power plant
c)
solar calculator
d)
tanning bed
137.
Which items would have this energy transformation: light energy -> chemical energy?
a)
tree growing fruit
b)
person running
c)
solar calculator
d)
windmill turning
138.
Which items would have this energy transformation: electrical energy -> thermal energy?
a)
turning on a flashlight
b)
person running
c)
iron for your clothes
d)
candle burning
139.
Which items would have this energy transformation: light energy -> electrical energy?
a)
solar calculator
b)
turning on a flashlight
c)
candle burning
d)
a toaster
140.

Energy in motion is ____________ energy.

a)

Potential

b)

Energy

c)

Kinetic

d)

Friction

141.

The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has.

a)

more

b)

less

142.

__________ energy is stored energy.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

c)

Force

d)

Gravity

143.

When you stretch a rubber band, you are storing __________ energy.

a)

kinetic

b)

potential

144.

At which point is potential energy greatest?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

145.

What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

146.

What energy does a rock at the edge of a cliff have?

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

147.

Which is the best example of an object having kinetic energy?

a)

a car parked on a steep hill

b)

a tennis ball rolling across the court

c)

a picture hanging on the wall

d)

a piece of coal before it's burned

148.

When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy greatest?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

149.

What is happening to the potential energy between position 1 to 3?

a)

Decreasing

b)

Increasing

c)

Stays the same

150.

The Lay of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be ________ or ________, but it can change from one form to another.

a)

created, destroyed

b)

gravity, force

c)

heat, created

151.

Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy decreasing as the gravitational potential energy increases?

a)

a person parachuting out of a plane

b)

a car racing around an oval track

c)

a person skiing down a hill

d)

a person walking up a hill

152.

Which is an example of potential energy?

a)

a roller coaster speeding down a hill

b)

the pulled back string on an archers's bow

c)

releasing the strings on a guitar

d)

an electric current lighting a light bulb

153.

At which point is the kinetic energy the greatest?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

154.

What position has the least amount of potential energy?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

155.

In order to INCREASE the potential energy of an object, you need to:

a)

put the object lower to the ground

b)

raise the object higher

156.
What is energy transformation?
a)
a change of energy from one form to another
b)
when energy gets more energy added to it
c)
when energy gets destroyed
d)
a change in intensity
157.
Which of the following energy transformations occur when a lamp that is plugged into a wall socket is functioning correctly?
a)
Chemical to light
b)
Electrical to chemical
c)
Electrical to light
d)
Chemical to electrical
158.
What energy transformations take place when a battery-operated radio is in use?
a)
Electrical to chemical to light
b)
Sound to chemical to mechanical
c)
Chemical to electrical to sound
d)
Light to electrical to thermal
159.
Which of the following devices transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy?
a)
An e-reader
b)
a fan
c)
a manual pencil sharpener
d)
ipod
160.

Which of the following best describes the energy transformations that occur when a flashlight that runs on batteries is turned on?

a)

chemical to electrical to radiant

b)

radiant to electrical to sound

c)

chemical to radiant to mechanical to electrical

d)

electric to radiant to chemical

161.
The picture shows a microwave oven. As a microwave oven is operated, electrical energy is transformed into all of the following types of energy EXCEPT —
a)
solar
b)
light
c)
thermal
d)
mechanical
162.

Which of the following energy transfers occurs when food is digested?

a)

chemical to mechanical and thermal

b)

radiant to nuclear and sound

c)

mechanical to thermal and elastic

d)

thermal to chemical and sound

163.
On a roller coaster, where is maximum kinetic energy?
a)
At the bottom of a big hill
b)
When going around a corner
c)
When going upside down
d)
At the top of a big hill
164.

According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy cannot be _________ or ____________.

a)

destroyed, transformed

b)

created, saved

c)

created, destroyed

d)

lost, found

165.
Gravitational potential energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object. 
a)
Height and mass
b)
Friction and movement
c)
Mass and Movement
d)
Height and Friction 
166.
The roller coaster cart has the most gravitational potential energy at position-
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
167.
Energy of motion is which type of energy?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
Sound
d)
Gravitational
168.

Whenever a moving object experiences friction, some of its kinetic energy is turned to...

a)

mechanical energy.

b)

potential energy.

c)

thermal energy.

d)

light energy.

169.
Through the process of photosynthesis which takes place in plants, solar energy from the sun is changed to stored ______ energy.
a)
chemical
b)
electrical
c)
mechanical
d)
thermal
170.

According to the Law of Conservation of Energy...

a)

energy changes form.

b)

energy can be created and destroyed.

c)

energy flows from one material to the next.

d)

energy cannot be created or destroyed.

171.

What affects the gravitational potential energy of an object?

a)

mass and volume

b)

length and width

c)

height and mass

d)

height and weight

172.

When a ball bounces, when does potential energy convert into kinetic energy?

a)

When the ball moves downward

b)

When the ball moves upward

c)

When the ball is in constant motion

d)

When the ball is still

173.

____________________ occurs when snowflakes melt in your warm hands.

a)

convection

b)

conduction

c)

radiation

d)

thermal balance

174.

_______________ is when heat is transferred (or moves) through electromagnetic waves. This can occur in air or space.

a)

radiation

b)

conduction

c)

convection

d)

rotation

175.

______________________ occurs when energy changes from one form to another.

a)

Energy transformation

b)

Energy transfer

c)

Energy balance

d)

Energy equilibrium

176.

What energy transformations occur when using a cell phone?

a)

chemical to electrical, sound, and light energy

b)

thermal to heat, light, and chemical energy

c)

nuclear to chemical to electrical energy

d)

elastic to potential to kinetic to chemical energy

177.

_____________________ occurs only in gases and liquids. This is one way heat transfers from one place to another.

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

d)

Containment

178.

In convection currents, the _____________ part rises and the _____________ part sinks.

a)

warm, cool

b)

cool, warm

c)

cold, hot

d)

cold, cold

179.

_______________________ is stored energy to position or arrangement of particles in an object.

a)

Kinetic energy

b)

Potential energy

c)

Thermal energy

d)

Electrical energy

180.
A material that transfers heat very well is called a _________.
a)
insulator
b)
conductor
c)
radiator
d)
transistor
181.
A material that does not allow heat to transfer well is called a(n) _______.
a)
conductor
b)
blocker
c)
insulator
d)
blanket
182.
Thermal energy is measured in....
a)
Joules
b)
Newtons
c)
Grams
d)
Volts
183.

What is the stored energy of an object or material due to its position?

a)

potential energy

b)

mechanical energy

c)

thermal energy

d)

chemical energy

184.

This is the energy associated with the movement of electrons through a wire or circuit.

a)

electrical

b)

mechanical

c)

nuclear

d)

kinetic

185.

This is the energy of an object due to the motion of its atoms and molecules.

a)

chemical energy

b)

sound energy

c)

radiant energy

d)

thermal energy

186.

This type of energy travels in waves and is able to move through empty space is:

a)

radiation (radiant).

b)

nuclear.

c)

weaponized.

d)

elastic.

187.

This is the energy of vibrations carried through solids, liquids, or gases. It travels in waves, but cannot move through empty space or a vacuum.

a)

heat

b)

sound

c)

radiant

d)

formulary

188.

Plants use energy from the sun in the process of photosynthesis to manufacture glucose. The energy transformation is:

a)

radiant to chemical

b)

thermal to mechanical

c)

electrical to radiant

d)

radiant to thermal

189.

Solar panels placed on the top of a roof use the sun's energy to heat water for a swimming pool The energy transformation is:

a)

radiant to mechanical

b)

radiant to thermal

c)

radiant to sound

d)

thermal to electrical

190.

What best describes the energy conversion that occurs when you turn on a hair dryer?

a)

electric to mechanical to thermal and sound

b)

chemical to thermal to light and sound

c)

nuclear to electrical to thermal and sound

d)

kinetic to light to thermal and sound

191.
Turning on a lamp is an example of energy transformation from electrical to 3 forms of energy. Which of these is NOT created by the lamp?
a)
radiant
b)
light
c)
heat
d)
chemical
192.
What is the best example of a device that converts electrical energy to thermal energy?
a)
a toaster
b)
a clock radio
c)
a flashlight
d)
an electric toothbrush
193.
What is the best example of a device that converts electrical energy to light and sound?
a)
a clock radio
b)
a toaster
c)
a flashlight
d)
an electric toothbrush
194.
Which of the following mechanical energy to electrical energy?
a)
solar calculator
b)
windmill
c)
glow stick
d)
firecracker
195.

Which of the following converts chemical energy to radiant energy?

a)

solar calculator

b)

windmill

c)

glow stick

d)

firecracker

196.

Which of the following converts chemical energy to sound, thermal, and radiant energy?

a)

solar calculator

b)

windmill

c)

glow stick

d)

firecracker

197.

Which of the following converts chemical energy to radiant energy?

a)

a match

b)

a light bulb

c)

a coal power plant

d)

a nuclear power plant

198.
Which of the following converts electrical energy to radiant energy?
a)
candle
b)
light bulb
c)
coal power plant
d)
nuclear power plant
199.
Which of the following converts chemical energy to electrical energy?
a)
candle
b)
light bulb
c)
coal power plant
d)
nuclear power plant
200.

What two factors determine the kinetic energy of an object?

a)

mass, height

b)

mass, friction

c)

mass, speed

d)

material, speed

201.

Walking on hot sand with your bare feet shows this type of heat transfer.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

202.

You and your friends are gathered around a campfire to keep warm. How is heat being transferred to you?

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

203.

Which type of heat transfer is happening inside the hot air balloon?

a)

convection

b)

conduction

c)

radiation

d)

hot air balloon

204.
What happens to particles as they heat up?
a)
They slow down
b)
Nothing
c)
They don't move
d)
They speed up
205.
The transfer of thermal energy through a substance by direct contact is called___.
a)
conduction
b)
insulation
c)
convection
d)
radiation
206.
The Gulf Stream is a current that brings warm ocean water from the equator to the north. What type of heat transfer is this?
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
d)
Insolation 
207.
On a cold rainy day a baby is touching a cold window.  It feels so cold. Which way is the heat moving moving? 
a)
Cold is moving from the window to the hand.
b)
Heat is moving from the hand to the window.
c)
Heat doesn't move.
d)
It moves in currents
208.
______ occurs when a cooler, denser mass of a liquid or gas replaces a warmer, less dense mass of a gas or liquid
a)
Convection
b)
Conduction
c)
Radiation
209.

Heat transfer that involves fluids is convection. Fluids refers to:

a)

air/gases.

b)

water/liquids.

c)

soft solids.

d)

both gases and liquids.

210.

Colder air is _ dense than warmer air, so it _.

a)

less, rises

b)

more, sinks

c)

less, sinks

d)

more, rises

211.

In heat transfer, heat always flows from the _______________ substance to the _______________ substance.

a)

hotter to colder

b)

colder to hotter

c)

hotter to hotter

d)

colder to colder

212.

The baby chickens kept warm by the heat lamps. This is an example of ________.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

213.

Near the ceiling of a room the air is warmer. The warm air rises because of ________.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

214.

A huge rock at the state park gets so hot during the day because of ________.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

215.
Which direction will the heat flow while this ice cap melts?
a)
there is no heat transfer
b)
from the icecap to the water
c)
from the water to the icecap

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