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5.8A-C Energy

Total questions: 155

Worksheet time: 3hrs 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Energy is the ability to do work or cause changes.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

A car at the top of the drop on a roller coaster has ________ energy.

a)

potential

b)

kinetic

c)

chemical

d)

sound

3.

A car rolling down the drop of a roller coaster has ________ energy.

a)

potential

b)

kinetic

c)

chemical

d)

sound

4.

Which of following are types of kinetic energy? Check all that apply.

a)

sound energy

b)

light energy

c)

thermal energy

d)

mechanical energy

e)

potential

5.

We receive ________ and heat energy from the Sun.

a)

sound

b)

mechanical

c)

light

d)

kinetic

6.

Vibrations produce _______ energy.

a)

chemical

b)

sound

c)

potential

d)

light

7.

Food has which two types of energy stored inside of it?

a)

kinetic

b)

potential

c)

light

d)

chemical

e)

sound

8.

Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?

a)

A rock at the top of a hill.

b)

Water falling down a waterfall.

c)

A pencil sitting on a desk.

d)

A backpack on the ground.

9.

Objects with a higher temperature have particles that are vibrating _______.

a)

faster

b)

slower

10.

Pushing a filing cabinet across the room is an example of ________ energy.

a)

light

b)

thermal

c)

chemical

d)

mechanical

11.

_________ energy is the energy of motion.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

c)

Thermal

d)

Sound

12.

_______ energy is stored energy.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

c)

Light

d)

Sound

13.

______ energy is a type of potential energy that is stored in links between molecules of food and fuel.

a)

Mechanical

b)

Light

c)

Chemical

d)

Sound

14.

Potential and kinetic energy combined are the ________ energy an object has.

a)

light

b)

chemical

c)

mechanical

d)

sound

15.

______ energy is the energy of moving particles of matter.

a)

Light

b)

Thermal

c)

Potential

d)

Chemical

16.

_____ is the flow of thermal energy from one substance to another.

a)

Heat

b)

Light

c)

Sound

d)

Movement

17.

______ energy is energy from the Sun that we can see.

a)

Sound

b)

Thermal

c)

Chemical

d)

Light

18.

Sounds travels faster through _________.

a)

solids

b)

liquids

c)

gases

19.

Sound travels faster through __________ air.

a)

colder

b)

warmer

20.

Light travels in straight lines called light __________.

a)

waves

b)

rays

c)

photons

d)

vibrations

21.

Energy is the ability to do work or cause changes.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

We receive ________ and heat energy from the Sun.

a)

sound

b)

mechanical

c)

light

d)

kinetic

23.

Vibrations produce _______ energy.

a)

chemical

b)

sound

c)

potential

d)

light

24.

Pushing a filing cabinet across the room is an example of ________ energy.

a)

light

b)

thermal

c)

chemical

d)

mechanical

25.

The use of a camp fire has chemical energy, light energy and -

a)

Light

b)

Thermal

c)

Potential

d)

Mechanical

26.

______ energy is energy from the Sun that we can see.

a)

Sound

b)

Thermal

c)

Chemical

d)

Light

27.

Identify the type of energy

a)

Thermal energy

b)

Sound energy

c)

Mechanical energy

d)

Electrical energy

28.

Identify the type of energy

a)

Electrical Energy

b)

Mechanical energy

c)

Sound energy

d)

Thermal energy

29.

Identify the type of energy

a)

Sound energy

b)

Thermal energy

c)

Mechanical energy

d)

Electrical energy

30.

The source of energy this uses is which type of energy?

a)

Thermal energy

b)

Mechanical energy

c)

Sound energy

d)

Electrical energy

31.

Identify the type of energy

a)

Electrical energy

b)

Thermal energy

c)

Sound energy

d)

Mechanical energy

32.

The source of energy this uses is which type of energy?

a)

Sound energy

b)

Thermal energy

c)

Mechanical energy

d)

Electrical energy

33.

Identify the type of energy

a)

Electrical energy

b)

Thermal energy

c)

Sound energy

d)

Mechanical energy

34.

Identify the type of energy

a)

Electrical energy

b)

Mechanical energy

c)

Sound energy

d)

Thermal energy

35.

Identify the type of energy

a)

Electrical energy

b)

Sound energy

c)

Thermal energy

d)

Mechanical energy

36.

What type of energy do these appliances use?

a)

Solar

b)

Wind

c)

Electric

d)

Sound

37.
What type of energy does this provide?
a)
heat
b)
light
c)
sound
d)

heat and sound

38.

What type of energy do these appliances use?

a)

Solar

b)

Wind

c)

Electric

d)

Sound

39.

Ellie knows that different types of energy are produced by many objects around the house, such as a light bulb.

Which types of energy does the bulb give off?

a)

heat only

b)

light and movement

c)

light and heat

40.

Which type of energy is present in Mr Patino's car? Check all that apply.

a)

sound energy

b)

light energy

c)

thermal energy

d)

mechanical energy

e)

potential

41.
What is the form of energy associated with visible light?
a)
light energy
b)
thermal energy
c)
chemical energy
d)
kinetic energy
42.

Energy is found in many different forms, but it can be classified into two distinct categories: kinetic energy and ________________ energy.

a)

electrial

b)

potential

c)

radiant

d)

thermal

43.

Heat is another name for

a)

thermal energy

b)

electrical energy

c)

mechanical energy

d)

gravitational energy

44.

What is an object’s total amount of energy called?

a)

total energy

b)

potential energy

c)

mechanical energy

d)

kinetic energy

45.

A __________________ is the the substance through which sound travels.

a)

medium

b)

conduct

c)

stored

d)

potential

46.

When a firecracker explodes, stored chemical energy turns into sound and light energy. What other type of energy is also released?

a)

mechanical

b)

potential

c)

electrical

d)

thermal

47.

_________________ energy is stored in the bonds of compounds.

a)

Electrical

b)

Heat

c)

Radiant

d)

Chemical

48.

Potential energy is energy of position and is also sometimes called ______________ energy.

a)

stored

b)

chemical

c)

radiant

d)

elastic

49.

Electrical Energy is

a)

kinetic energy

b)

potential energy

50.

Elastic Energy is

a)

Kinetic Energy

b)

Potential Energy

51.

Sound Energy is

a)

Kinetic Energy

b)

Potential Energy

52.

Radiant Energy is

a)

Kinetic Energy

b)

Potential Energy

53.

Chemical Energy is

a)

Kinetic Energy

b)

Potential Energy

54.

Gravitational Energy is

a)

Kinetic Energy

b)

Potential Energy

55.

Identify the type of energy represented by the Illustration.

a)

chemical energy

b)

elastic energy

c)

radiant energy

d)

electric energy

56.

Identify the type of energy represented by the illustration.

a)

thermal energy

b)

chemical energy

c)

nuclear energy

d)

elastic energy

57.

Identify the type of energy represented by the illustration.

a)

Nuclear Energy

b)

Elastic Energy

c)

Thermal Energy

d)

Electrical Energy

58.

The diagram above shows one container with oil and water and another with oil and a cork. Which diagram below shows what most likely would happen if oil, water, and the cork were all put in the same container?

a)
b)
c)
d)
59.

A student classifies the above objects shown based on their physical properties. Which property cannot be used to classify these objects into more than one group?

a)

Magnatism

b)

Mass

c)

Electrical Conductivity

d)

Solubility in water

60.

Student measured 100ml of water and poured it inside a beaker. The teacher then asked the students to place 50 ml of water in the freezer and 50 ml of water in a hotplate for 20 minutes. What did the students most likely observe after 20 minutes

a)

The water in the freezer became a solid while the water on the hotplate evaporated

b)

The water in the freezer stayed a liquid, while the water on the hotplate was boiling

c)

The water in the freezer "disappeared: while the water in the hotplate stayed a liquid

d)

Both the water in the freezer and the hotplate keep the same state of matter

61.

A teacher gives a student four clear sealed containers. Each container holds a different substance. The student records some observations about the substance in each container. Based on these observations, which container most likely holds only gas? (5.5A)

a)

Container 1

b)

Container 2

c)

Container 3

d)

Container 4

62.

Two wires carrying electricity can create a spark if they come too close together. This spark can start a fire. Wires carrying electricity are usually covered with plastic to keep them from starting a fire. Why does the plastic keep the electricity from starting a fire? (5.5A)

a)

Plastic is a good insulator.

b)

Plastic can melt when heated.

c)

Plastic is softer than wire.

d)

Plastic conducts electricity.

63.

A student puts four objects in a bucket filled with water. Which two objects are most likely less dense than the water? (5.5A)

a)

Wood block and metal paper clip

b)

Plastic ball and glass marble

c)

Metal paper clip and glass marble

d)

Wood block and plastic ball

64.

At what temperature does water begin to change to ice?

a)

100 degrees Celsius

b)

32 degrees Celsius

c)

25 degrees Celsius

d)

0 degrees Celsius

65.
The temperature of water in a beaker measures 87 degrees Celsius.  How many more degrees must the temperature increase to reach the boiling point?
a)
23 degrees Celsius
b)
212 degrees Celsius
c)
13 degrees Celsius
d)
100 degrees Celsius
66.
The temperature at which a solid can change to a liquid.
a)
Boiling Point
b)
Color
c)
Density
d)
Melting Point
67.

Some people add sugar to hot tea. Which property of sugar remains the same when the sugar is in the tea solution?

a)

The taste of the sugar

b)

The size of the sugar crystals

c)

The color of the sugar crystals

d)

The texture of the sugar crystals

68.

A student is given a beaker container gravel and water. Which of these could ways could the student NOT use to separate the gravel from the water?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

69.

Three different objects that use the same source of energy are shown here. What is the energy source for these objects? (5.6A)

a)

Light energy

b)

Mechanical energy

c)

Sound energy

d)

Electrical energy

70.

A student made a list of activities that involve energy. Which activities on the list are examples of the use of mechanical energy? (5.6A)

a)

Activities 1, 4, and 6

b)

Activities 2, 4, and 5

c)

Activities 1 and 2

d)

Activities 3, 5, and 6

71.

An old-fashioned metal toy is shown below. When the candle is lit, the carousel of horses begins to turn. Which of these correctly describes the energy that makes the carousel turn? (5.6A)

a)

Heat from the candle produces currents of warm air.

b)

Heat from the candle produces electrical energy.

c)

Light from the candle produces mechanical energy.

d)

Light from the candle produces wind currents.

72.

Water flows through turbines in dams like the one shown in the picture. The flowing water makes the turbines spin. What type of energy is used to make the turbines spin in this type of dam? (5.6A)

a)

Light energy

b)

Thermal energy

c)

Sound energy

d)

Mechanical energy

73.

A group of students built the circuit shown above. The lightbulb does not glow. Which statement explains this observation?

a)

The battery is not charged

b)

The lightbulb is not part of a complete circuit

c)

The circuit does not have a switch

d)

The bell uses most of the energy from the battery

74.

A string of lights with small bulbs is shown below. The bulbs are connected by wire that is covered in an insulator. When the lights are on, electricity travels in....

a)

a complete circuit

b)

a sound wave

c)

a light ray

d)

an incomplete path

75.

The diagram shows a series circuit with three lit bulbs. How many of the bulbs will remain lit if the wire is cut a the point shown by the arrow?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

76.

A student builds a circuit made up of a battery, two light bulbs, and a switch. What will the student most likely observe in this circuit?

a)

Light bulb 1 and light bulb 2 will both be on

b)

Light bulb 1 will be off, but light bulb 2 will be on

c)

Light bulb 1 and light bulb 2 will both be off

d)

Light bulb 1 will be on, but light bulb 2 will be off

77.

Students constructed a circuit using different-colored lightbulbs. What will happen if Switch 3 is closed and the other switches are left open?

a)

Only the white bulb will operate

b)

None of the bulbs will operate

c)

Only the white and yellow bulbs will operate

d)

Only the red and blue bulbs will operate

78.

The circuit has 3 lightbulbs and a bell. Which procedure will result in only the blue lightbulbs operating?

a)

Close switches 1 and 2 and leave switch 3 open

b)

Close switch 3 and leave switches 1 and 2 open

c)

Close switches 2 and 3 and leave switch 1 open

d)

Close switch 2 and leave switches 1 and 3 open

79.

When a circuit is open, the circuit is _________?

a)

On

b)

Off

80.

If no changes are made to this circuit, what will the results be?

a)

Both bulbs are off because the switch is open

b)

Only the left bulb is lit because it has a closed path. The right bulb is not lit because of the open switch

c)

Both bulbs are lit because they each have a complete, closed path to the battery

d)

Only the right bulb is lit because an open switch causes the energy to flow to the bulb.

81.
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
82.

A closed electrical path that has all necessary components to allow the electrical charge to flow

a)

parallel Circuit

b)

series Circuit

c)

complete path/closed circuit

d)

insulator

83.

the ability to do work

a)

generate

b)

energy

c)

energy source

d)

MELTS

84.

to produce or make

a)

energy

b)

generate

c)

Mechanical

d)

Electrical

85.

a place where energy comes from, such as batteries, food, fuels, and the Sun

a)

energy source

b)

MELTS

c)

light

d)

thermal

86.

forms of energy

a)

energy source

b)

MELTS

c)

generate

d)

energy

87.

energy of movement (motion)

a)

light

b)

sound

c)

electrical

d)

mechanical

88.

energy produced by the flow of electrons (electricity)

a)

sound

b)

energy

c)

electrical

d)

thermal

89.

energy used to see and that solar panels transform and plants use in photosynthesis

a)

light

b)

thermal

c)

sound

d)

electrical

90.

energy of heat

a)

light

b)

sound

c)

thermal

d)

electrical

91.

energy that travels in waves/vibrations

a)

light

b)

energy

c)

sound

d)

thermal

92.

the light and heat coming from the sun. Solar power is the conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity

a)

electrical

b)

generate

c)

sound

d)

solar

93.

type of energy that allows us to see and travels in a straight line

a)

light energy

b)

reflection

c)

refraction

d)

lens

94.

the bouncing back of light waves when it hits a medium through which it cannot pass.

a)

refraction

b)

reflection

c)

absorption

d)

medium

95.

bending or breaking of light as it passes from one medium to another (from air to water)

a)

refraction

b)

absoption

c)

reflection

d)

lens

96.

light is taken in or soak up

a)

refraction

b)

reflection

c)

absorption

d)

medium

97.

a piece of glass that refracts (bends or breaks) light

a)

lens

b)

absorption

c)

reflection

d)

refraction

98.

material through which a wave travels

a)

transmit

b)

medium

c)

light energy

d)

absorption

99.

A piece of glass that separates white light into colors of the rainbow

a)

prism

b)

transmit

c)

reflection

d)

light energy

100.

to send something across places; to pass along

a)

prism

b)

lens

c)

medium

d)

transmit

101.

the ability to do work

a)

generate

b)

energy

c)

energy source

d)

MELTS

102.

to produce or make

a)

energy

b)

generate

c)

Mechanical

d)

Electrical

103.

a place where energy comes from, such as batteries, food, fuels, and the Sun

a)

energy source

b)

MELTS

c)

light

d)

thermal

104.

forms of energy

a)

energy source

b)

MELTS

c)

generate

d)

energy

105.

energy of movement (motion)

a)

light

b)

sound

c)

electrical

d)

mechanical

106.

energy produced by the flow of electrons (electricity)

a)

sound

b)

energy

c)

electrical

d)

thermal

107.

energy used to see and that solar panels transform and plants use in photosynthesis

a)

light

b)

thermal

c)

sound

d)

electrical

108.

energy of heat

a)

light

b)

sound

c)

thermal

d)

electrical

109.

energy that travels in waves/vibrations

a)

light

b)

energy

c)

sound

d)

thermal

110.

the light and heat coming from the sun. Solar power is the conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity

a)

electrical

b)

generate

c)

sound

d)

solar

111.

type of energy that allows us to see and travels in a straight line

a)

light energy

b)

reflection

c)

refraction

d)

lens

112.

the bouncing back of light waves when it hits a medium through which it cannot pass.

a)

refraction

b)

reflection

c)

absorption

d)

medium

113.

bending or breaking of light as it passes from one medium to another (from air to water)

a)

refraction

b)

absoption

c)

reflection

d)

lens

114.

light is taken in or soak up

a)

refraction

b)

reflection

c)

absorption

d)

medium

115.

a piece of glass that refracts (bends or breaks) light

a)

lens

b)

absorption

c)

reflection

d)

refraction

116.

material through which a wave travels

a)

transmit

b)

medium

c)

light energy

d)

absorption

117.

A piece of glass that separates white light into colors of the rainbow

a)

prism

b)

transmit

c)

reflection

d)

light energy

118.

to send something across places; to pass along

a)

prism

b)

lens

c)

medium

d)

transmit

119.

A student uses the setup shown to investigate ways to speed up evaporation. Which forms of energy are being compared in the student's investigation?

a)

light and electrical

b)

mechanical and electrical

c)

light and thermal

d)

mechanical and thermal

120.

Examples of objects that use different types of energy to perform their functions are shown. Which examples use mechanical energy to perform their functions?

a)

1, 2, and 4

b)

1, 3, and 4

c)

1 and 2 only

d)

3 and 4 only

121.

A student recorded the time it took for all the water in a puddle on a sidewalk to evaporate after a rain. Which kind of energy causes water to evaporate?

a)

light energy from streetlights

b)

sound energy from passing cars

c)

thermal energy from the environment

d)

mechanical energy from nearby streets

122.

A science class is observing a pet turtle in a small plastic pool. The students turned on a portable camping lamp that is clamped on to a counter next to the pool. Which kind of energy is used by the portable lamp to produce light?

a)

mechanical energy because the lamp is clamped on to the counter

b)

thermal energy because the lamp increases the temperature of the water

c)

electrical energy because the lamp is battery-operated

d)

sound energy because the lamp vibrates when clicked on

123.

The photograph shows a laser cutting a sheet of metal as the laser moves from one end of the metal to the other. Four groups of students each made a table of examples of different types of energy involved in this process. Which of these tables is correct?

a)

b)

c)

d)

124.

Eight activities that use energy are listed below.

1. A bus driver starts a bus.

2. A soccer player kicks a ball.

3. A teacher writes notes on a chalkboard.

4. A chef stirs soup on a stove.

5. A bird flaps its wings and chirps to attract a mate.

6. A basketball referee blows a whistle.

7. A waiter pours water into a glass.

8. A person changes the channel on a TV.

Each of these activities requires the use of which kind of energy?

a)

thermal

b)

mechanical

c)

electrical

d)

sound

125.

Which of these devices is the only one NOT designed to produce both sound and light energy?

a)

b)

c)

d)

126.

A family was vacationing in the mountains in a cabin that had no electrical power. They needed boiling water in order to prepare dried soup mix. With no electrical energy available, which method would most likely provide enough thermal energy to quickly heat the water to boiling?

a)

Using a microwave oven to heat water in a glass jar for 3 minutes.

b)

Shaking the water in a closed, insulated plastic bottle for 3 minutes.

c)

Shining a battery-powered flashlight on a metal container of water for 10 minutes.

d)

Placing a metal pot of water over glowing charcoal in an outdoor grill for 10 minutes.

127.

The toy oven shown uses a lightbulb to bake small cakes. What types of energy does the toy oven use to bake the cakes?

a)

electrical and thermal

b)

mechanical and electrical

c)

thermal and mechanical

d)

light and sound

128.

Which object requires only mechanical energy to perform its main function?

a)

b)

c)

d)

129.

A student made a list of activities that involve energy. Which activities on the list are examples of the use of mechanical energy?

1. Sharks chasing a school of fish.

2. A toaster heating bread.

3. A cell phone charging.

4. A tree limb falling to the ground.

5. Tomato plants absorbing sunlight.

6. A canoe floating down a river.

a)

1, 4, 6

b)

2, 4, 5

c)

1 and 2

d)

3, 5, 6

130.

An old-fashioned metal toy is shown below. When the candle is lit, the carousel of the horses begins to turn. Which of these correctly describes the energy that makes the carousel turn?

a)

Heat from the candle produces currents of warm air.

b)

Heat from the candle produces electrical energy.

c)

Light from the candle produces mechanical energy.

d)

Light from the candle produces wind currents.

131.

A student uses a set of headphones to listen to music. Which of these objects uses the same source of energy as the headphones?

a)

A flute using wind energy.

b)

A piano using mechanical energy.

c)

A keyboard using electrical energy.

d)

A teapot using thermal energy.

132.

Many people ride a bicycle for fun and exercise. Some people ride a bicycle to work because it saves money and benefits the environment by reducing the use of fossil fuels. Which of these is NOT an example of the bicycle using mechanical energy?

a)

The pedals, gears, and chain help turn the wheels.

b)

The wheels turn when the bicycle moves.

c)

The front wheel guides the bicycle as it moves.

d)

The reflector allows the bicycle to be seen at night.

133.

When a bat searches for prey at night, it makes sounds as it flies, and it uses the sounds' echoes to find its prey. When the bat flies and listens to the echoes to locate prey, it is using

a)

thermal and light energy

b)

sound and thermal energy

c)

mechanical and sound energy

d)

light and mechanical energy

134.

A class is learning about states of matter. The teacher shows the students how to set up the investigation shown in the diagram. What kinds of energy are needed in this investigation to change the states of matter of the candle?

a)

light, mechanical, and thermal

b)

electrical and thermal

c)

mechanical, light, and electrical

d)

thermal and mechanical

135.

Rube Goldberg was an artist who drew cartoons that showed a very complicated way to do a simple task. The picture below shows a cartoon like the ones Goldberg drew. Which form of energy is used to turn on the switch?

a)

light energy

b)

thermal energy

c)

electrical energy

d)

mechanical energy

136.

Water flows through turbines in dams like the one shown below. The flowing water makes the turbines spin. What type of energy is used to make the turbines spin in this type of dam?

a)

light energy

b)

thermal energy

c)

sound energy

d)

mechanical energy

137.

Three different objects that use the same source of energy are shown below. What is the energy source for these objects?

a)

light energy

b)

mechanical energy

c)

sound energy

d)

electrical energy

138.

Energy is

a)

the ability to cool

b)

what is needed to do work or cause change

c)

what stops motion

139.

Energy produced by the movement of electrons

a)

mechanical

b)

electrical

c)

thermal

140.

Energy produced by a machine or moving part

a)

thermal

b)

electrical

c)

mechanical

141.

Energy that causes a transfer of heat between materials

a)

thermal

b)

elecgtrical

c)

mechanical

142.

Radiant energy that our eyes can see

a)

light

b)

thermal

c)

electrical

143.

What is the code word for the 5 forms of energy?

a)

MENDS

b)

STEMS

c)

MELTS

144.

Energy produced from air vibrations

a)

sound

b)

light

c)

heat

145.

Anytime anything moves energy is involved

a)

true

b)

false

146.

A lamp uses electrical energy to produce what 2 other types of energy?

a)

heat and light

b)

light and sound

c)

mechanical and light

147.

What form of energy allows you to see yourself in a mirror?

a)

light

b)

heat

c)

mechanical

148.

When a lamp is plugged in and turned on it converts ____ energy to _____ energy.

a)

mechanical to light

b)

electrical to sound

c)

electrical to light

149.

Headphones use electrical energy and turn it in to

a)

light energy

b)

sound energy

c)

mechanical energy

150.

Sound energy allows people to

a)

stay warm

b)

communicate

c)

see lights

151.

A light bulb can show 2 types of energy.

a)

true

b)

false

152.

A tv uses electrical energy to produce

a)

sound and light

b)

mechanical and electrical

c)

electrical and thermal

153.

The ability to do work is

a)

movement

b)

matter

c)

energy

154.

Energy can change from one form to another.

a)

true

b)

false

155.

Mechanical energy is energy in

a)

heat

b)

motion

c)

electrons