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SHES Review Energy 4th grade

Total questions: 93

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

the ability to do work and change matter

a)

energy

b)

waves

c)

pixels

d)

collision

2.

What is speed?

a)

How quickly an object is moving

b)

The energy an object has because of its position or shape

c)

The ability to cause changes, apply a force, or do work

d)

The energy an object has because of its motion

3.

What is energy?

a)

How quickly an object is moving

b)

The energy an object has because of its position or shape

c)

The ability to cause changes, apply a force, or do work

d)

The energy an object has because of its motion

4.

What is potential energy?

a)

How quickly an object is moving

b)

The energy an object has because of its position or shape

c)

The ability to cause changes, apply a force, or do work

d)

The energy an object has because of its motion

5.

What is kinetic energy?

a)

How quickly an object is moving

b)

The energy an object has because of its position or shape

c)

The ability to cause changes, apply a force, or do work

d)

The energy an object has because of its motion

6.

What kind of energy is the car showing?

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

7.

What kind of energy are the cars showing?

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

8.

The faster an object moves, the greater its _____ energy is.

a)

Kinetic

b)

Potential

c)

Mass

d)

Velocity

9.

This cannot be destroyed nor created.

a)

Energy

b)

Life

c)

Plastic

d)

Joule

10.

When two objects collide their motion changes. Why does this happen?

a)

energy was transferred from one object to the other

b)

their gravity changed

c)

the objects lose mass

11.

A car traveling at a slow speed runs into a stopped car. A car moving at a fast speed runs into a stopped car. Which one would cause the most damage?

a)

The damage would be the same

b)

The fast-moving car would cause more damage

c)

The slow moving car would cause more damage

12.

The moment the bat touches the ball, energy from the moving bat is transferred to what?

a)

The baseball player

b)

The ball

c)

The bat

d)

The field

13.

An encounter between two objects. After the encounter, there is a change in energy.

a)

Transformation

b)

Energy

c)

Collision

d)

Friction

14.

The ability to do work.

a)

Energy

b)

Force

c)

Friction

d)

Mass

15.

A push or a pull on an object.

a)

Friction

b)

Mass

c)

Energy

d)

Force

16.

The energy an object has when it is in motion.

a)

Potential Energy

b)

Sound Energy

c)

Light Energy

d)

Kinetic Energy

17.

The amount of matter in an object; related to how heavy an object is.

a)

Friction

b)

Energy

c)

Speed

d)

Mass

18.

The type of energy that travels in waves through matter.

a)

Light Energy

b)

Heat Energy

c)

Sound Energy

d)

Electrical Energy

19.

In a collision, some kinetic energy that is transferred is converted to _________ and ________ energy.

a)

light

b)

heat

c)

sound

d)

electric

20.

The amount of kinetic energy in an object depends on that object's ________ and ________.

a)

speed

b)

light

c)

mass

d)

force

21.

Which has more kinetic energy, a fast horse or a stopped horse?

a)

Neither has kinetic energy

b)

They have the same kinetic energy

c)

The fast horse

d)

The stopped horse

22.

If a 7 pound ball and a 1 pound ball are rolling along at the same speed, which ball has more kinetic energy?

a)

The 7 pound ball

b)

The 1 pound ball

c)

They have the same amount of kinetic energy

d)

There is not enough information to answer this question

23.

If two basketballs are rolling at different speeds, does the faster one or the slower one have more kinetic energy?

a)

Faster

b)

Slower

c)

They have the same kinetic energy

d)

There is not enough information to answer

24.

During a collision, the speed and motion of each object changes.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

The movement of energy from one place to another. The type of energy does not change.

a)

Energy Transfer

b)

Energy being created

c)

Energy Transformation

d)

Energy being destroyed

26.

1. Which one of the statements is true about energy?

a)

a. You can create energy by rubbing your hands together.

b)

b. You can destroy energy by submerging it under water

c)

c. Energy cannot be created.

d)

d. Energy cannot be transferred.

27.

2. An object that is going fast has

a)

a. More energy

b)

b. Less energy

c)

c. More friction

d)

d. Less gravity

28.

3. When objects collide

a)

a. Energy is reflected by the moving objects

b)

b. Energy is canceled by the opposite force

c)

c. The two objects have no reaction

d)

d. Energy is transferred from one object to another

29.

5. A roller coaster car at the top of the hill

a)

a. Has kinetic energy

b)

b. Has no energy

c)

c. Has null energy

d)

d. Has potential energy

30.

What claim could you make about about this picture?

a)

A has the most potential energy.

b)

B has kinetic energy

c)

D has less potential than A.

d)

All of the above

31.

Which object has the most energy?

a)

plane

b)

baseball

c)

car

d)

runner

32.

When you're bowling, kinetic energy from the bowling ball is transferred to the _________________.

a)

your shoes

b)

your hand

c)

floor

d)

pins

33.
Stretching a rubber band is an example of...
a)
Potential energy
b)
Kinetic energy
c)
Mechanical energy
34.

Which is not an example of a collision?

a)

A ball flies through the air.

b)

Catching a ball.          

35.

In science, when one object runs into another we call it a __________.

a)

crash

b)

hit

c)

strike

d)

collision

36.

If you increase the weight of a moving object, the amount of energy it can transfer does what?

a)

stays the same

b)

decreases

c)

increases

d)

none of these

37.

When a hockey puck hits a plexiglass barrier some of the energy is converted into what?

a)

sound only

b)

sound and heat

c)

matter and heat

d)

sound and matter

38.

What is the scientific term for stored energy?

a)

kinetic energy

b)

thermal energy

c)

potential energy

d)

collision energy

39.

Energy is the ability to do _________ .

a)

force

b)

work

c)

all the things

d)

collisions

40.

What is the scientific term for the energy of motion?

a)

kinetic energy

b)

thermal energy

c)

potential energy

d)

radiant energy

41.

A pitcher throws a ball.

Describe what happens in terms of energy.

a)

The energy from the ball transfers into the pitcher's arm.

b)

Energy is created in the ball when the pitcher releases it.

c)

If the pitcher runs out of energy he should rest before he throws the ball.

d)

The energy from the pitcher is transferred into the ball.

42.

What happens when two moving objects of different sizes collide and move apart?

a)

The smaller object will bounce back further than the larger object.

b)

Both objects will stop.

c)

Both objects bounce backward at equal distances.

d)

The larger object will bounce back further than the smaller one.

43.

Which coaster has the least amount of energy?

a)

Whirlwind

b)

Freestyle

c)

Xcelerator

d)

They're all the same.

44.

Which coaster has the most amount of potential energy?

a)

Whirwind

b)

Freestyle

c)

Xcelerator

d)

They're all the same.

45.

The more height something has, the more _____ _____ it has.

a)

distance traveled

b)

dead weight

c)

kinetic energy

d)

potential energy

46.

Which is NOT an example of a collision causing energy transfer and change in motion?

a)

a golf club hits a golf ball

b)

a football player catchers a football

c)

a soccer ball hits the ground

d)

a basketball flying through the air

47.

What type of energy does the soccer ball have in the picture?

a)

potential energy

b)

kinetic energy

48.

When two moving objects collide, the motion of both objects will change. Why does this happen?

a)

Energy is transferred from one object to another.

b)

Friction changes when moving objects collide.

c)

Object lose mass when they collide, so they weigh less.

d)

The motion of all objects is changing all of the time.

49.

When you're bowling, kinetic energy from the bowling ball is transferred to the _________________.

a)

your shoes

b)

your hand

c)

floor

d)

pins

50.

Moving objects will not stop unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

The more friction between colliding objects, the less heat produced during a collision.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Which describes a change that will likely occur in the collision below?

a)

Kinetic energy will be transferred from the nail to the hammer, causing the hammer to move

b)

Kinetic energy will be transferred from the hammer to the nail, causing the nail to move.

c)

Potential energy will be transferred from the nail to the hammer, causing no change in motion.

d)

All of the kinetic energy will transform into light energy and no change in motion will occur.

53.

Which force will stop a moving skateboard?

a)

friction

b)

newtons

c)

inertia

d)

acceleration

54.

the back and forth movement of particles are called

a)

temperature

b)

vibrations

c)

batteries

55.

Energy that travels through wires in a circuit

a)

electricity

b)

friction

c)

mechanical energy

56.

the measure of how hot or cold something is

a)

electricty

b)

energy

c)

temperature

57.

___________absorb the sun's rays as a source of energy for generating electricity

a)

outlets

b)

solar panels

c)

electricity

58.

The movement of one form of energy into another

a)

potential energy

b)

kinetic energy

c)

energy transfer

59.

The total potential and kinetic energy of an object.

a)

Mechanical energy

b)

Light energy

c)

sound energy

60.

When one object runs into another and energy is transferred between them

a)

kinetic energy

b)

collision

c)

frcition

61.

The amount of energy an object has due to moving particles.

a)

heat energy

b)

sound energy

c)

light energy

62.

energy that can be seen by the human eye

a)

sound energy

b)

chemical energy

c)

light energy

63.

an example of chemical energy is

a)

roller coaster

b)

battery

c)

solar panel

64.

an example of mechanical energy is

a)

roller coaster

b)

battery

c)

solar panel

65.

an example of light energy is

a)

roller coaster

b)

battery

c)

solar panel

66.

an example of heat energy is

a)

roller coaster

b)

fire

c)

powerlines

67.

an example of electric energy is

a)

powerlines

b)

battery

c)

solar panel

68.

examples of energy transfer include: (choose all correct answers)

a)

a toaster plugged into an outlet (electric transferred to heat)

b)

a lightbulb shining into a solar panel to charge a phone (light transferred to electric)

c)

a windmill powering a powerplant (mechanical transferred to electric)

69.

A push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction

a)

force

b)

motion

c)

energy

d)

kinetic

70.

The rate of motion or how fast an object moves

a)

motion

b)

energy

c)

force

d)

speed

71.

Which statement is true about energy?

a)

Energy can be created and can be destroyed and transferred.

b)

Energy can't be created, but it can be destroyed and transferred.

c)

Energy can be created, but not destroyed or transferred.

d)

Energy can't be created or destroyed but it can be transferred.

72.

When rolling a marble down a ramp when does it have the most potential energy?

a)

At the bottom of the ramp

b)

While traveling down the ramp

c)

While being lifted to the top of the ramp

d)

At the top of the ramp

73.

When two moving objects collide, the motion of both objects will change. Why does this happen?

a)

energy is transferred from one object to the other

b)

friction changes when moving objects collide

c)

objects lose mass when they collide, so they weigh less

d)

the motion of all objects is changing all the time

74.

Two metal spheres roll across the floor towards each other. After they collide, what about the spheres is most likely to change?

a)

their mass

b)

their state of matter

c)

their motion

d)

their shape

75.

How an object moves from place to place is called?

a)

Force

b)

Energy

c)

Contact

d)

Motion

76.

What form of energy is produced by clapping?

a)

Heat

b)

Sound

c)

Electric

d)

Light

77.

A paddle moving a kayak through water is an example of

a)

force causing movement

b)

force causing an object to slow down

c)

force causing a object to change directions

d)

force within the earth

78.

Air pushing against a parachute is an example of

a)

force causing movement

b)

force causing an object to slow down

c)

force causing an object to change directions

d)

force within the earth

79.

When forces cause movement, how does friction affect an object's motion?

a)

It doesn't act against it.

b)

It helps to make it faster.

c)

It acts against them to slow them down.

d)

It doesn't have an affect.

80.

A car starting is an example of an _______

a)

Motion

b)

Force

c)

Contact

d)

Energy transfer

e)

Collide

81.

When two bumper cars ______ energy transfers from one car to another when their surfaces touch. This contact effects the motion of both cars.

a)

Motion

b)

Force

c)

Contact

d)

Energy transfer

e)

Collide

82.

A push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction.

a)

Contact

b)

Motion

c)

Force

d)

Energy

e)

Collision

83.

A forceful impact when energy is transferred from one object to another.

a)

Contact

b)

Motion

c)

Force

d)

Energy

e)

Collision

84.

That which is needed to do work

a)

Contact

b)

Motion

c)

Force

d)

Energy

e)

Collision

85.

Which of the following is not a form of energy?

a)

light

b)

heat

c)

fuel

d)

sound

86.

What is another name for potential energy?

a)

Kinetic energy

b)

stored energy

c)

motion energy

d)

solar energy

87.

What is another name for kinetic energy?

a)

Potential energy

b)

stored energy

c)

motion energy

d)

solar energy

88.

What must you have in order for an object to go from potential energy to kinetic energy?

(a)  

89.

Which is an example of an energy transfer.

a)

Lighting a match

b)

Sharpening a pencil

c)

A bat hitting a ball

d)

Running on the playground

90.

Imagine that a truck rolling down a hill hits a stationary car at the bottom. Which of the following is most likely to happen?

a)

a. When the truck and car collide, they will move in opposite directions.

b)

b. When the truck and car collide, the car is pushed and begins moving and the truck slowly comes to a stop.

c)

c. When the truck and car collide, the truck rolls over the car and keeps moving.

d)

d. When the truck and car collide, the car does not move and the truck comes to a stop.

91.

Which of the following is an example of a transformation of energy?

a)

Kicking a ball

b)

A battery going dead

c)

The quarterback catches the ball

92.

Why does the bowling ball slow down after striking the pins?


It _____ some of its energy to the pins so it does not have as much. With less energy, it cannot move as fast so it slows down.

a)

transfers

b)

absorbs

c)

reflects

d)

blocks

93.

Which picture has the MOST amount of kinetic energy?

a)

Girl with balloon

b)

Rocket

c)

Boy on bike

d)

Squirrel

e)

Cow