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Bermen Energy

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
In energy transformations, "wasted energy" usually takes what form?
a)
heat
b)
chemical energy
c)
light
d)
sound waves
2.
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
3.

What energy transformation occurs as howler monkeys loudly call to each other in the forest?

a)

Chemical --> Mechanical --> Sound

b)

Chemical --> Sound --> Thermal

c)

Sound --> Chemical --> Radiant

d)

Mechanical --> Chemical --> Sound

4.
If you drop a basketball, it will bounce, and then roll, and finally stop.
Why won't a basketball bounce forever?
a)
The ball weighs too much, and that makes it stop.
b)
Gravity pulls the ball down more than the ball can bounce.
c)
It's Potential Energy gets destroyed as it bounces.
d)
It's energy is transformed into other types of energy.
5.

Which location will a pendulum have the most kinetic energy?

a)

the left side

b)

the right side

c)

The center/middle

d)

either the right or left side

6.

Can you create energy?

a)

Yup, no problem.

b)

What? NO WAY, it's impossible.

c)

Well, maybe.

d)

Yes, but it's very difficult.

7.

Can this alien destroy energy with his awesome laser?

a)

Nice Alien, and yes, he can.

b)

Maybe, if his laser is awesome enough!

c)

No, it's like, impossible, and stuff.

d)

With a lot of ice, he could destroy heat.

8.

What energy transformation occurs as a mouse produces body heat?

a)

Chemical --> Thermal

b)

Thermal --> Chemical

c)

Electrical --> Thermal

d)

Thermal --> Mechanical

9.

What do sound energy, radiant energy, and thermal energy all have in common?

a)

They're all forms of kinetic energy

b)

They're all made of similar atoms and molecules

c)

They're all made by plants during photosynthesis

d)

All of these choices

10.
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.
11.
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
12.
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
13.
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
14.
what type of energy is stored in a battery?
a)
electrical
b)
chemical
c)
thermal
d)
mechanical
15.
What is Energy?
a)
The transfer energy when a force is applied over a distance.
b)
The ability to cause change or the ability to do work.
c)
The energy of an object has because of its motion.
16.

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.  
17.

A teacher rubbed a match against a piece of sandpaper. The match started to burn. Which statement best describes the energy changes that occurred?

a)

The chemical energy stored in the match changed to thermal energy and light energy.

b)

The thermal energy stored in the match changed to light energy and chemical energy.

c)

The light energy and thermal energy stored in the match changed to mechanical energy.

d)

The light energy and thermal energy stored in the match changed to chemical energy.

18.

The drawing shows two identical airplanes at an air show. The airplanes are flying at the same speed. Airplane W is flying 50 m higher than Airplane X. Which statement best describes the energy of the two airplanes?

a)

Airplane W has a greater kinetic energy than Airplane X.

b)

The two airplanes have the same gravitational potential energy but different kinetic energies.

c)

Airplane X has more gravitational potential energy than Airplane W.

d)

The two airplanes have the same kinetic energy but different gravitational potential energies.

19.

Joe used the diagram to describe changes in the potential and kinetic energy of the water. At which location is the gravitational potential energy of the water the greatest?

a)

Location W

b)

Location X

c)

Location Y

d)

Location Z

20.

In Africa there is a lot of different predators and prey. One of Lion’s favorite meals is zebra. When a lion eats a zebra and then uses the energy from the zebra to run, the lion’s body converts –

a)

chemical energy to light energy

b)

chemical energy to mechanical energy

c)

electrical energy to chemical energy

d)

mechanical energy to chemical energy

21.

In the classroom demonstration shown below, a rubber ball is dropped from Position 1. The ball bounces as shown. At which of these positions does the ball have both the greatest kinetic energy and the least potential energy?

a)

Position 1

b)

Position 2

c)

Position 3

d)

Position 4