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Energy Forms

Total questions: 130

Worksheet time: 2hrs 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The potential energy of motion PLUS the kinetic energy of motion

a)

kinetic

b)

potential

c)

mechanical

d)

chemical

2.

Stored up energy of motion

a)

kinetic

b)

potential

c)

mechanical

d)

energy

3.

The ability to do work or cause change

a)

kinetic

b)

potential

c)

matter

d)

energy

4.

energy of motion

a)

kinetic

b)

potential

c)

mechanical

d)

electromagnetic

5.

Heat energy from the movement of atoms

a)

Sound Energy

b)

Elastic Energy

c)

Chemical Energy

d)

Thermal Energy

6.

Energy stored in chemical bonds like food fuel, and batteries

a)

Sound Energy

b)

Nuclear Energy

c)

Chemical Energy

d)

Light Energy

7.

Movement of electrons to transmit electricity

a)

Thermal Energy

b)

Electrical Energy

c)

Chemical Energy

d)

Elastic Energy

8.

Gasoline for your car

a)

Chemical Energy

b)

Nuclear Energy

c)

Thermal Energy

d)

Electrical Energy

9.

Camp Fire burning

a)

Thermal Energy

b)

Elastic Energy

c)

Electrical Energy

d)

Mechanical Energy

10.

Splitting the nuclei of atoms in a process called fission

a)

Sound Energy

b)

Electrical Energy

c)

Mechanical Energy

d)

Nuclear Energy

11.

Energy from the sun

a)

radiant

b)

chemical

c)

potential

d)

kinetic

e)

sound

12.

travels in waves

a)

potential

b)

electrical

c)

sound

d)

kinetic

13.

heat

a)

thermal

b)

electrical

c)

sound

d)

kinetic

e)

potential

14.

Which of the following are examples of potential energy?

a)

chemical energy

b)

nuclear energy

c)

sound energy

d)

electric energy

15.

What type of energy do we get from the food we eat?

a)

light

b)

thermal

c)

chemical

d)

sound

16.

What type of energy is found in the nucleus of atoms?

a)

nuclear energy

b)

electric energy

c)

thermal energy

d)

sound energy

17.

A flock of sheep are grazing in a field. As they eat, the sheep break down the molecules in the grass, which releases energy. Which form of energy is stored in the grass?

a)

elastic energy

b)

chemical energy

c)

nuclear energy

d)

thermal energy

18.

Which is NOT an example of the use of mechanical energy?

a)

solar panels powering a building

b)

beating a drum

c)

pushing a shopping cart

d)

playing music on a piano

19.
Potential energy due to gravity
a)
gravitational potential energy
b)
mechanical energy
c)
kinetic energy
d)
elastic potential energy
20.
Takes two small nuclei and combines them into a larger nucleus
a)
fission
b)
fusion
21.

What is energy?

a)

When you can run really fast

b)

The ability to stop an object

c)

The ability to move or change an object

d)

When you charge a phone

22.

What is mechanical energy?

a)

Energy that makes things hot

b)

Moving energy

c)

Energy from moving charges

d)

Energy you can see

23.

What is radiant energy?

a)

Energy that makes things hot

b)

Moving energy

c)

Energy from moving charges

d)

Light energy; Energy you can see

24.

What is chemical energy?

a)

Energy that makes things hot

b)

Energy from food, fuel, and/or batteries

c)

Energy from moving charges

d)

Energy from atoms

25.

What is heat energy?

a)

Energy that makes things hot

b)

Energy we can hear

c)

Energy from moving charges

d)

Light energy; Energy you can see

26.

What is electrical energy?

a)

Energy that makes things hot

b)

Energy from food, fuel, and/or batteries

c)

Energy from moving charges

d)

Light energy; Energy you can see

27.

What is nuclear energy?

a)

Energy we can hear

b)

Energy from food, fuel, and/or batteries

c)

Energy from moving charges

d)

Energy from atoms

28.

What is sound energy?

a)

Energy that we can hear

b)

Moving energy

c)

Energy from moving charges

d)

Energy from food, fuel, and/or batteries

29.

What is an example of electrical energy?

a)

Phone charger

b)

Apple

c)

Fire

d)

Running

30.

What is an example of light energy?

a)

Jumping rope

b)

Blender

c)

Lightbulb

d)

Drums

31.

What is an example of heat energy?

a)

Gasoline

b)

Oven

c)

Yo-yo

d)

Guitar

32.

What is an example of sound energy?

a)

Brushing your teeth

b)

Smoothie

c)

Toaster oven

d)

Alarm clock

33.

What is an example of nuclear energy?

a)

Lamp

b)

Nuclear power plant

c)

Electric guitar

d)

Batteries

34.

What is an example of mechanical energy?

a)

Biking

b)

Light switch

c)

Banana

d)

Trumpet

35.

What is an example of chemical energy?

a)

Scooter

b)

TV remote

c)

Chromebook

d)

Pop-tarts

36.

Draw an example of electrical energy!

37.

Draw an example of heat/ thermal energy!

38.

Draw an example of mechanical energy!

39.

Draw an example of radiant/light energy!

40.

Which form of energy is produced by the movement of objects?

a)

Mechanical Energy

b)

Light Energy

c)

Thermal Energy

d)

Electrical Energy

41.

Which form of energy allows us to see objects around us?

a)

Mechanical Energy

b)

Light Energy

c)

Thermal Energy

d)

Electrical Energy

42.

Which form of energy can be felt as heat?

a)

Mechanical Energy

b)

Light Energy

c)

Thermal Energy

d)

Electrical Energy

43.

Which form of energy powers electronic devices?

a)

Mechanical Energy

b)

Light Energy

c)

Thermal Energy

d)

Electrical Energy

44.

Which form of energy is produced by vibrations?

a)

Mechanical Energy

b)

Thermal Energy

c)

Light Energy

d)

Sound Energy

45.

True or False?

Mechanical energy is the type of energy that allows us to move objects or perform physical tasks.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

True or False?

Thermal energy is the energy that produces heat and is used to cook food or warm our homes.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

True or False?

Thermal energy is used by plants to make food through a process called photosynthesis.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

True or False?

Electrical energy is the type of energy that powers our electronic devices like phones, computers, and televisions.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

True or False?

Mechanical energy is the energy produced by vibrations and is used to communicate through speech and music.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Energy can be defined as the ability to _____.

a)

hold your position

b)

heat up

c)

cause change

d)

stay the same

51.

Can an object release more than one type of energy at the same time?

a)

Yes

b)

No

52.

The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy is never...

a)

transformed

b)

used to increase potential energy

c)

created or destroyed

d)

released as heat

53.

Energy of motion is which type of energy?

a)

potential

b)

kinetic

c)

sound

d)

thermal

54.

What kind of energy does your computer use to turn on?

a)

chemical

b)

thermal

c)

electrical

d)

radiant

55.

Potential energy is...

a)

the energy of motion

b)

the energy due to position

c)

the energy stored in chemical bonds

d)

the energy when electrons are moving

56.

What is the type of energy that is stored and released when a battery is being used?

a)

thermal

b)

potential

c)

mechanical

d)

chemical

57.

What type of energy is in a slingshot before it is released?

a)

kinetic energy

b)

sound energy

c)

potential energy

d)

chemical energy

58.

What type of energy does a glow stick have before it is cracked to light up?

a)

chemical energy

b)

radiant energy

c)

electrical energy

d)

thermal energy

59.

Splitting apart a large atom nucleus into two or more smaller atoms describes what energy type?

a)

nuclear energy

b)

electrical energy

c)

chemical energy

d)

radiant energy

60.

What kind of energy is represented when we eat food?

a)

thermal energy

b)

electromagnetic energy

c)

chemical energy

d)

nuclear energy

61.

A device that converts electrical energy to radiant energy?

a)

a blender

b)

a bicyle

c)

a light bulb

d)

a balloon

62.

Kinetic energy depends on the ___?___ of the object?

a)

height and mass

b)

mass and speed

c)

friction and weight

d)

height and speed

63.

You warm yourself up by absorbing the energy given off by burning wood in your fireplace. This is considered _______ energy.

a)

chemical

b)

radiant

c)

thermal

d)

sound

64.

What energy is transmitted when the strings of the guitar vibrate and release wavelengths into the air?

a)

radiant energy

b)

kinetic energy

c)

electrical energy

d)

sound energy

65.

What forms of energy does the sun provide for living things on Earth?

a)

sound and thermal

b)

chemical and radiant (light)

c)

radiant (light) and thermal

d)

thermal and potential

66.

The microwave you use to cook your food and the X-rays doctors use to examine patients are types of what?

a)

nuclear energy

b)

thermal energy

c)

electromagnetic energy

d)

sound energy

67.

What two forms of energy combine to make mechanical energy?

a)

nuclear and electromagnetic

b)

kinetic and potential

c)

kinetic and thermal

d)

electrical and kinetic

68.

What is mechanical energy?

a)

Mechanical energy is the energy produced by machines.

b)

Mechanical energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom.

c)

Mechanical energy is the energy produced by chemical reactions.

d)

Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object.

69.

Which of the following is an example of mechanical energy? A) A moving car B) A burning candle C) A light bulb D) A ringing phone

a)

A

b)

D

c)

C

d)

B

70.

What is thermal energy?

a)

The energy that comes from heat.

b)

The energy that comes from sound.

c)

The energy that comes from light.

d)

The energy that comes from cold.

71.

What is electrical energy?

a)

Electrical energy is the energy derived from the movement of magnetic charges.

b)

Electrical energy is the energy derived from the movement of heat particles.

c)

Electrical energy is the energy derived from the movement of electric charges.

d)

Electrical energy is the energy derived from the movement of sound waves.

72.

Which of the following is an example of electrical energy? A) A running faucet B) A bouncing ball C) A light bulb D) A spinning top

a)

C) A light bulb

b)

A) A running faucet

c)

B) A bouncing ball

d)

D) A spinning top

73.

What is sound energy?

a)

Sound energy is a form of energy produced by static objects.

b)

Sound energy is a form of energy produced by vibrating objects and transmitted through a medium.

c)

Sound energy is a form of energy produced by chemical reactions.

d)

Sound energy is a form of energy produced by electromagnetic waves.

74.

Which of the following is an example of sound energy? A) A running faucet B) A bouncing ball C) A ringing phone D) A spinning top

a)

B) A bouncing ball

b)

D) A spinning top

c)

C) A ringing phone

d)

A) A running faucet

75.

Which form of energy is associated with the movement of objects?

a)

thermal energy

b)

potential energy

c)

kinetic energy

d)

chemical energy

76.

Which form of energy is associated with the vibrations of particles?

a)

kinetic energy

b)

thermal energy

c)

mechanical energy

d)

electrical energy

77.

What two forms of energy come from the sun?

a)

nuclear and gravitational

b)

thermal and radiant

c)

electrical and thermal

d)

mechanical and sound

78.

Identify the energy forms.

a)

Thermal and gravitational

b)

nuclear

c)

Sound and mechanical

d)

nuclear and radiant

79.

What type of energy comes from a burning barbeque fire?

a)

thermal and radiant

b)

nuclear and electrical

c)

electrical and sound

d)

chemical and gravitational

80.

Identify the energy form.

a)

nuclear

b)

gravitational

c)

chemical

d)

radiant

81.

What energy is demonstrated when a driver honks a car horn to warn other drivers?

a)

nuclear

b)

gravitational

c)

sound

d)

mechanical

82.

Identify the energy form.

a)

thermal

b)

nuclear

c)

gravitational

d)

chemical

83.

Identify the energy form.

a)

gravitational

b)

sound

c)

nuclear

d)

chemical

84.

Energy that comes from humans digesting their food.

a)

gravitational

b)

sound

c)

chemical

d)

nuclear

85.

Identify the energy form.

a)

chemical

b)

nuclear

c)

radiant

d)

sound

86.

Identify the energy form.

a)

sound

b)

radiant

c)

gravitational

d)

mechanical

87.

What energy comes from splitting the nucleus of an atom?

a)

nuclear

b)

mechanical

c)

thermal

d)

radiant

88.

Identify the energy form.

a)

gravitational

b)

chemical

c)

thermal

d)

nuclear

89.

What type of energy comes from a microwave heating food?

a)

nuclear

b)

gravitational

c)

radiant

d)

chemical

90.

Identify the energy form.

a)

sound

b)

chemical

c)

nuclear

d)

mechanical

91.

What type of energy comes from water rushing down a very high waterfall?

a)

chemical

b)

electrical

c)

mechanical

d)

gravitational

92.

What is energy?

a)

the ability to do work

b)

light

c)

heat

d)

gas

93.
Which skier will have a greater potential energy? 
a)
Skier 1
b)
Skier 2
94.

What do we call a change from one form of energy to another?

a)

energy change

b)

energy transformation

c)

energy conversion

d)

energy creation

95.

Which of the following is NOT mechanical energy?

a)

pedaling a bike

b)

rowing a boat

c)

a light bulb radiating light

d)

Running up a hill

96.

Heat is another name for...

a)

thermal energy

b)

magnetic energy

c)

electrical energy

d)

mechanical energy

97.
Looking at the picture, what type of energy is being used?
a)
light
b)
thermal
c)
mechanical
d)
sound
98.

All of the following objects produce sound energy EXCEPT...

a)

a radio

b)

a flashlight

c)

a drum

d)

a television

99.

What types of energy does the toy oven use to bake cakes?

a)

light and sound

b)

electrical and thermal

c)

thermal and mechanical

d)

mechanical and nuclear

100.

What is the energy of motion that depends on speed and mass?

a)

potential energy

b)

kinetic energy

c)

chemical energy

d)

thermal energy

101.

The Law of Conservation of Energy states:

a)

Energy can be created or destroyed but not transformed.

b)

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be transformed.

c)

Energy can't be created, destroyed or transformed.

102.

Is a stretched bow and arrow an example of potential or kinetic energy?

a)

kinetic

b)

potential

103.

Is a cheetah running an example of potential or kinetic energy?

a)

potential

b)

kinetic

104.

What type of energy is characterized by electrons flowing through a wire?

a)

electrical energy

b)

chemical energy

c)

kinetic energy

d)

mechanical energy

105.

What type of energy is stored in batteries or food?

a)

kinetic energy

b)

thermal energy

c)

chemical energy

d)

mechanical energy

106.

This energy form is stored in the center of an atom.

a)

nuclear

b)

chemical

c)

electromagnetic

d)

thermal

107.

Sunlight, radio waves, and X-Rays are each examples of _______ energy.

a)

chemical

b)

electrical

c)

potential

d)

radiant/electromagnetic

108.

What type of energy allows you to see the images and texts on your cell phone screen?

a)

sound

b)

thermal

c)

magnetism

d)

light

109.

Video gaming systems, like Xbox and PlayStation, and TVs need to be plugged into a socket in order for them to work. Which type of energy provides power for these systems?

a)

electrical

b)

thermal

c)

mechanical

d)

solar

110.

You see your friend in class about to shoot this paper across the room by pulling back the rubber band. What form of energy is represented? (Don't do it!)

a)

potential

b)

thermal

c)

electrical

d)

sound

111.

When you rub your hands together quickly, you can feel warmth between your hands. Which statement explains why rubbing your hands together produce warmth.

a)

This action captures thermal energy from the environment.

b)

This action produces thermal energy through friction.

c)

This is an example of mechanical energy.

d)

This action produces mechanical energy.

112.

What type of energy is stored energy?

a)

potential energy

b)

kinetic energy

113.

What type of energy is energy of motion?

a)

potential energy

b)

kinetic energy

114.

Combination of kinetic and potential energy

a)

mechanical

b)

thermal

c)

chemical

d)

electrical

115.

Energy related to the temperature of an object

a)

mechanical

b)

thermal

c)

chemical

d)

electrical

116.

Energy stored in the bonds between atoms

a)

mechanical

b)

thermal

c)

chemical

d)

electrical

117.

Energy from the movement of electrons

a)

mechanical

b)

thermal

c)

chemical

d)

electrical

118.

What kind of energy is caused by the movement of particles

a)

mechanical

b)

thermal

c)

chemical

d)

electrical

119.

What are the THREE types of thermal energy?

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

heat

120.

A roller coaster at the top of a hill is an example of:

a)

kinetic energy

b)

potential energy

121.

A moving car is an example of:

a)

kinetic energy

b)

potential energy

122.

Which types of energy travel in waves?

a)

light

b)

thermal

c)

sound

d)

nuclear

123.

Light energy includes what things:

a)

visible light

b)

electromagnetic waves

c)

heat

d)

sound

124.

Sound is created by:

a)

vibrations

b)

heat

c)

feelings

d)

people

125.

Nuclear energy is energy released from the _______ of the atom.

a)

nucleus

b)

electrons

c)

rings

d)

inside

126.

Splitting atoms is

a)

fusion

b)

fission

127.

Combining atoms is

a)

fusion

b)

fission

128.

Solar panels change _______ energy into electrical energy.

a)

sound

b)

thermal

c)

light

d)

chemical

129.

Light bulbs change electrical energy to light and ________ energy.

a)

thermal

b)

sound

c)

chemical

d)

nuclear

130.

A car engine changes chemical energy to ______ energy

a)

thermal

b)

mechanical

c)

nuclear

d)

light

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