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Different Types of Energy

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Noah is riding his bicycle down a hill. What type of energy is he demonstrating as he speeds up?

a)

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its temperature.

b)

Kinetic energy is the energy stored in an object at rest.

c)

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

d)

Kinetic energy is the energy released during a chemical reaction.

2.

Scarlett is playing on a swing at the park. As she swings higher, she gains more height. How is potential energy defined?

a)

Potential energy is the energy associated with thermal motion.

b)

Potential energy is the energy released during a chemical reaction.

c)

Potential energy is the energy of motion in an object.

d)

Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or configuration.

3.

Oliver is learning about different forms of energy in his science class. Can you give an example of chemical energy?

a)

Heat is an example of chemical energy.

b)

Gasoline is an example of chemical energy.

c)

Water is an example of chemical energy.

d)

Electricity is an example of chemical energy.

4.

Food is an example of what kind of energy?

a)

Thermal

b)

Electric

c)

Chemical

d)

Kinetic

5.

What type of energy does a moving car have?

a)

Thermal Energy

b)

Kinetic Energy

c)

Potential Energy

d)

Chemical Energy

6.

Which type of energy is stored in a battery?

a)

Light Energy

b)

Sound Energy

c)

Chemical Energy

d)

Nuclear Energy

7.

What type of energy is used by plants to make food?

a)

Electrical Energy

b)

Light Energy

c)

Mechanical Energy

d)

Sound Energy

8.

Which type of energy is associated with the height of an object?

a)

Kinetic Energy

b)

Thermal Energy

c)

Gravitational Potential Energy

d)

Electrical Energy

9.

What type of energy transfer is produced by a toaster?

a)

Sound Energy

b)

Thermal Energy

c)

Nuclear Energy

d)

Light Energy

10.

Which type of energy is used to power a television?

a)

Electrical Energy

b)

Chemical Energy

c)

Light Energy

d)

Sound Energy

11.

What type of energy is released when wood is burned?

a)

Light Energy

b)

Sound Energy

c)

Chemical Energy

d)

Thermal or Heat Energy

12.

What type of energy is stored in food?

a)

Electrical Energy

b)

Chemical Energy

c)

Light Energy

d)

Sound Energy