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Energy Amplify

Total questions: 248

Worksheet time: 7hrs 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

___________ means to change from one form to another.

a)

source

b)

converter

c)

convert

d)

design

2.

When we ___________, we make something new.

a)

source

b)

convert

c)

design

d)

criteria

3.

An energy ______________ is where energy comes from.

a)

source

b)

converter

c)

criteria

d)

design

4.

An engineer thinks about ________________ and tests them in order to know if their solution is best.

a)

source

b)

criteria

c)

design

d)

convert

5.

An energy _____________ takes the energy and changes it into another form.

a)

convert

b)

converter

c)

source

d)

design

6.

Which of the following is an energy source?

a)

wind

b)

solar panel

c)

wind turbine

7.

Which of the following is an energy converter?

a)

wind

b)

sun

c)

fuel

d)

wind turbine

8.

Where does the energy in a system come from?

a)

a converter

b)

a source

c)

wires

9.

A wind turbine converts ___________ energy into _____________ energy.

a)

electrical, wind

b)

light, electrical

c)

electrical, light

d)

wind, electrical

10.

A music player converts ___________ energy into ____________ energy.

a)

sound, electrical

b)

electrical, light

c)

electrical, sound

d)

light, sound

11.

What is the ability to make things move or change?

a)

function

b)

system

c)

energy

d)

criteria

12.

A group of parts that work together are called what?

a)

Converter

b)

Electric Energy

c)

Electrical Device

d)

System

13.

What something can do is called it's ______.

a)

Function

b)

System

c)

Energy

d)

Electric Device

14.

What form of energy is transferred through wires?

a)

Thermal Energy

b)

Light Energy

c)

Electric Energy

d)

Chemical Energy

15.

What is information that supports an answer to a question?

a)

Claim

b)

Criteria

c)

Options

d)

Evidence

16.

What do we call something that changes one form of energy to another?

a)

Energy Converter

b)

Buzzer

c)

Energy

d)

Function

17.

This is a machine that converts electrical energy to another form of energy.

a)

Wires

b)

Function

c)

Claim

d)

Electric Device

18.

This is a proposed answer to a question.

a)

Evidence

b)

Claim

c)

Converter

d)

Criteria

19.

Which is NOT a form of energy we've learned about.

a)

Thermal

b)

Sound

c)

Light

d)

Static

20.

Which is NOT a form of output energy from a car?

a)

Light

b)

Sound

c)

Nuclear

d)

Thermal

21.

What problem are we working to solve in this unit?

a)

The power is off

b)

The lights don't work

c)

Ergstown is having frequent blackouts

d)

The mayor of Ergstown sent us an email

22.

What do we need to know to solve the problem?

a)

Who is the Mayor?

b)

Why do mice chew wires?

c)

How does the electrical system work?

d)

Why does Ergstown have blackouts?

23.

What is an engineer?

a)

Someone who makes engines

b)

A person who uses their science knowledge to design a solution to a problem

c)

A person who drives trains

d)

A person who fixes electricity

24.

In a system, each part's job is called its _______ .

a)

synthesize

b)

function

c)

engineer

d)

machine

25.

What does it mean to synthesize?

a)

To cook ingredients together

b)

To solve a puzzle

c)

To think about the answer

d)

To put together information to understand better

26.

What is a system?

a)

some things

b)

machines

c)

electricity

d)

parts that work together

27.

What is an electrical device?

a)

lightning

b)

something that dries your hair

c)

a machine that is heavy

d)

a machine that uses electrical energy

28.

What is energy?

a)

The ability to make things move or change

b)

electricity

c)

eating food

d)

plugging something into the wall

29.

Choose all the different forms of energy.

a)

thermal energy

b)

chemical energy

c)

light energy

d)

electrical energy

e)

food energy

30.

How does electrical energy travel?

a)

upstairs

b)

through wires

c)

on a train

d)

in a car battery

31.

Which form of energy does a solar panel use?

a)

thermal energy from a volcano

b)

light energy from the sun

c)

sound energy from a bomb

d)

chemical energy from eating food

32.

What evidence in the pictures tells us the lights are not broken?

a)

the car moved

b)

the car light is still on

c)

the lights came back on later

d)

a man fixed the lights

33.

What does it mean to convert energy?

a)

to change one form of energy to another form

b)

to use up the power

c)

to plug something in

d)

to turn it off

34.

All electrical devices are ____________.

a)

awesome

b)

old

c)

converters

d)

powerful

35.

What happens when you put too many devices in a system?

a)

The system will disappear

b)

The system will blow up

c)

The system won't have enough energy to work

d)

The system will be fine

36.

What is a model?

a)

Something that represents something else

b)

A superhero

c)

A fashion lady

d)

A toy

37.

When we write an argument, we have to include _______.

a)

evidence

b)

our name

c)

writing

d)

a period

38.

LED lights are more efficient because they don't give off as much ________.

a)

light

b)

sound

c)

electricity

d)

thermal energy

39.

What is an argument?

a)

fighting

b)

yelling

c)

writing to support your claim

d)

writing to be the best

40.

How can we find evidence? Check all answers that are correct

a)

by reading a reference book

b)

by asking your mom

c)

by testing something with a SIM

d)

by making a good guess

41.

What is the best definition of ENGINEER?

a)

a person who uses science knowledge to design something in order to solve a problem

b)

a bus driver

c)

a farmer

d)

a person who works in a restaurant

42.

What is the best definition of FUNCTION?

a)

something that bounces

b)

what something can do

c)

kicking a football

d)

catching a water balloon

43.

What is an ELECTRICAL DEVICE?

a)

a cat

b)

a palm tree

c)

there is no such thing

d)

a machine that converts electrical energy to another form of energy

44.

What is ENERGY?

a)

your favorite movie

b)

energy is fake

c)

the ability to make things move or change

d)

a football

45.

What is EVIDENCE?

a)

a dog's chew toy

b)

information that helps you figure out an answer to a question

c)

your opinion

d)

a lightbulb

46.

What is a CLAIM?

a)

a proposed answer to a question

b)

insurance

c)

how you fix a flat tire

d)

something you own

47.

What is an ARGUMENT in Science?

a)

a fight you have with your friend

b)

an opinion without anything to back it up

c)

your favorite video game

d)

a claim supported by evidence

48.

Which one of these best matches the definition: WHAT SOMETHING CAN DO

a)

claim

b)

function

c)

engineer

d)

electrical device

49.

What best fits the definition: A PERSON WHO USES SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE TO DESIGN SOMETHING IN ORDER TO SOLVE A PROBLEM

a)

function

b)

claim

c)

argument

d)

engineer

50.

Which best fits the definition: THE ABILITY TO MAKE THINGS MOVE OR CHANGE

a)

evidence

b)

electrical device

c)

energy

d)

engineer

51.

Which best fits the definition: INFORMATION THAT HELPS YOU FIGURE OUT AN ANSWER TO A QUESTION

a)

evidence

b)

energy

c)

function

d)

electrical device

52.

Which best fits the definition: A MACHINE THAT CONVERTS ELECTRICAL ENERGY TO ANOTHER FORM OF ENERGY

a)

engineer

b)

electrical device

c)

function

d)

claim

53.

Which best fits the definition: A CLAIM SUPPORTED BY EVIDENCE

a)

argument

b)

function

c)

energy

d)

electrical device

54.

Which best fits the definition: A PROPOSED ANSWER TO A QUESTION

a)

function

b)

engineer

c)

energy

d)

claim

55.

Energy is the ability to:

a)

drink coffee

b)

do work

c)

feel happy

56.

Turn your iPad up and down to see the picture.


This picture is showing energy of motion. What type of energy is this?

a)

kinetic energy

b)

potential energy

c)

not moving

57.

Turn your iPad up and down to see the picture.


This pug is sleeping. What type of energy is she showing?

a)

kinetic energy

b)

potential energy

c)

moving energy

58.

Thermal energy is also known as:

a)

sleeping energy

b)

electric energy

c)

heat energy

d)

kinetic energy

59.

When it's cold outside, you typically put on a coat, gloves, and a hat to keep your body temperature warm. We call these examples:

a)

insulators

b)

conductors

60.

If I leave my metal spoon in the pot that I am cooking macaroni and cheese in, the spoon will get hot too! The spoon is an example of:

a)

insulator

b)

conductor

61.

Energy that causes the force of a push or a pull between two magnets is called:

a)

magnetic energy

b)

electric energy

c)

sound energy

62.

Turn your iPad up and down to see the picture.


These nails seem to be attracted to the magnet. Are the nails magnetic or not magnetic?

a)

magnetic

b)

not magnetic

63.

Turn your iPad up and down to see the picture.


This pencil has been repelled by the magnet. Is the pencil magnetic or not magnetic?

a)

magnetic

b)

not magnetic

64.

Energy that is carried through waves in the air (airwaves) is called:

a)

sound energy

b)

heat energy

c)

light energy

65.

Energy we can detect with our eyes is called:

a)

light energy

b)

sound energy

c)

kinetic energy

66.

Turn your iPad up and down to see the picture.


This pencil seems to be broken. But we know it isn't. What do we call this "magic trick" of light energy?

a)

refraction

b)

reflection

c)

broken

67.

Light travels in a:

a)

bendy line

b)

straight line

c)

a curvy line

d)

round line

68.

Magnets only stick to items that have _____ or ______ in them.

a)

iron or steel

b)

metals or diamonds

c)

spoons or forks

d)

ceramic or gems

69.

Turn your iPad up and down to see the picture.

When Mrs. Keith dances on a rug as she hugs a snug little pug while she is putting on her Uggs, what type of energy is she showing?

a)

potential energy

b)

kinetic energy

c)

light energy

d)

dance energy

70.

A window is transparent. Which description best describes transparent?

a)

All light passes through an object

b)

Some light passes through an object

c)

no light passes through an object

71.

The classroom door is opaque. Which description best means opaque?

a)

All light passes through an object

b)

Some light passes through an object

c)

No light passes through an object

72.

Energy that can be measured by a thermometer is called:

a)

Thermal Energy

b)

Sound Energy

c)

Thermometer Energy

d)

You can't measure heat

73.

Which of the following is a safe way to get electricty?

a)

battery

b)

wall outlet

c)

an iPad

d)

a power plant

74.

During the holiday season, many twinkle lights are shining bright! These lights are light up through wires made of: (Choose 2!)

a)

metal

b)

copper

c)

aluminum

d)

bronze

75.

Energy is the ability to do work or cause changes.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

We receive ________ and heat energy from the Sun.

a)

sound

b)

mechanical

c)

light

d)

kinetic

77.

Vibrations produce _______ energy.

a)

chemical

b)

sound

c)

potential

d)

light

78.

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

a)

light

b)

thermal

c)

chemical

d)

mechanical

79.

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

a)

Light

b)

Thermal

c)

Potential

d)

Mechanical

80.

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

a)

Sound

b)

Thermal

c)

Chemical

d)

Light

81.

Identify the type of energy

a)

Thermal energy

b)

Sound energy

c)

Mechanical energy

d)

Electrical energy

82.

Identify the type of energy

a)

Electrical Energy

b)

Mechanical energy

c)

Sound energy

d)

Thermal energy

83.

Identify the type of energy

a)

Sound energy

b)

Thermal energy

c)

Mechanical energy

d)

Electrical energy

84.

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

a)

Thermal energy

b)

Mechanical energy

c)

Sound energy

d)

Electrical energy

85.

Identify the type of energy

a)

Electrical energy

b)

Thermal energy

c)

Sound energy

d)

Mechanical energy

86.

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

a)

Sound energy

b)

Thermal energy

c)

Mechanical energy

d)

Electrical energy

87.

Identify the type of energy

a)

Electrical energy

b)

Thermal energy

c)

Sound energy

d)

Mechanical energy

88.

Identify the type of energy

a)

Electrical energy

b)

Mechanical energy

c)

Sound energy

d)

Thermal energy

89.

Identify the type of energy

a)

Electrical energy

b)

Sound energy

c)

Thermal energy

d)

Mechanical energy

90.

What type of energy do these appliances use?

a)

Solar

b)

Wind

c)

Electric

d)

Sound

91.
What type of energy does this provide?
a)
heat
b)
light
c)
sound
d)

heat and sound

92.

What type of energy do these appliances use?

a)

Solar

b)

Wind

c)

Electric

d)

Sound

93.

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

94.

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

95.

What is energy?

a)

moving energy

b)

stored energy

c)

renewable energy

d)

The ability to do work.

96.

What is potential energy?

a)

moving energy

b)

stored energy

c)

renewable energy

d)

non renewable energy

97.

What is kinetic energy?

a)

moving energy

b)

potential energy

c)

stored energy

d)

renewable energy

98.

What is NOT a renewable energy source?

a)

coal

b)

wind

c)

solar

d)

water

99.

Which is NOT a non-renewable energy source?

a)

coal

b)

oil

c)

wind

d)

gas

100.

What does it mean to process or refine an energy resource?

a)

to transport

b)

to clean

c)

to sell

d)

to extract

101.

What does it mean to extract an energy resource?

a)

to clean

b)

to move

c)

to sell

d)

to gather

102.

Which of these things is an example of potential energy?

a)

a car motor

b)

firewood

c)

battery

d)

a fan

103.

Which of these things are examples of renewable energy sources?

a)

wind

b)

solar

c)

water

d)

oil

104.

Which of these energy sources come from inside the earth's crust?

a)

oil

b)

coal

c)

solar

d)

gas

105.

What is given off from energy?

a)

water

b)

heat

c)

smoke

d)

ash

106.

Click all of the things that are non-renewable energy sources.

a)

oil

b)

gas

c)

coal

d)

water

107.

Which of these is an example of kinetic energy?

a)

a bicycle

b)

a battery

c)

a solar panel

d)

firewood

108.

Energy is the ability to do work.

a)

True

b)

False

109.

The motion of an object is called _____?

a)

flowing energy

b)

kinetic energy

c)

potential energy

d)

sun energy

110.

Which is the best example of something that has kinetic energy?

a)

a basketball rolling across a court

b)

a car parked on a steep hill

c)

a picture hanging on the wall

d)

a piece of wood before it's burned

111.

A car gets energy from ______?

a)

sunlight

b)

gasoline

c)

food

112.

The stored energy of an object is called ______?

a)

flowing energy

b)

kinetic energy

c)

potential energy

d)

sun energy

113.

At which point is potential energy the greatest?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

114.

Which of the following is an example of gravitational potential energy?

a)

skateboarder going up a ramp

b)

skateboarder riding a curve

c)

skateboarder on a flat surface

d)

skateboarder getting ready to go down a ramp

115.

A plant gets its energy from

a)

food

b)

gasoline

c)

sunlight

d)

electricity

116.

Students get their energy from

a)

food

b)

gasoline

c)

electricity

d)

sunlight

117.

A television gets its energy from ______?

a)

sunlight

b)

electricity

c)

food

d)

gasoline

118.

The ability to do work (move) is called...

a)

Matter

b)

Energy

c)

Weight

d)

Force

119.

True or False: Energy can be created.

a)

True

b)

False

120.

Energy that is stored is called...

a)

Kinetic Energy

b)

Potential Energy

c)

Mechanical Energy

d)

Thermal Energy

121.

It is an example of _____________ energy

a)

Light

b)

Sound

c)

Heat

122.

The toaster is an example of __________ energy.

a)

Light

b)

Sound

c)

Heat

123.

Electrical energy is transferred to _____ Energy.

a)

Solar

b)

Thermal

c)

Chemical

d)

Electrical

124.

Solar energy is transferred to _____ energy.

a)

Mechanical

b)

Solar

c)

Sound

d)

Electrical

125.

When the light changes, potential energy in the car is transferred to _____ energy in the car.

a)

Potential

b)

Radiant

c)

Thermal

d)

Kinetic

126.

Electrical energy is transferred to _____ energy.

a)

Thermal

b)

Solar

c)

Electrical

d)

None

127.

When you eat pizza, chemical energy is transferred to _____ energy in your body.

a)

Solar

b)

Electrical

c)

Mechanical

d)

Chemical

128.

Electrical energy is transferred to _____ energy.

a)

Eolic

b)

Solar

c)

Electrical

d)

Thermal

129.

Kinetic energy from the car is transferred to _____ energy in the tree.

a)

Solar

b)

Electrical

c)

Thermal

d)

Potential

130.

Eolic energy is transferred to _____ energy.

a)

Solar

b)

Mechanical

c)

Electrical

d)

Potential

131.

Chemical energy in the car is transferred to _____ energy in the car.

a)

Thermal

b)

Solar

c)

Mechanical

d)

Chemical

132.

The electrical energy of the stove is transferred to _____ energy.

a)

Solar

b)

Thermal

c)

Potential

d)

Electrical

133.

Which items would have this energy transformation: electrical energy -> thermal energy and light energy?

a)

toaster

b)

candle burning

c)

windmill turning

d)

Iron for your clothes

134.

Which items would have this energy transformation: chemical energy -> mechanical energy?

a)

person running

b)

candle burning

c)

windmill turning

d)

radio playing music

135.

Which items would have this energy transformation: chemical energy -> thermal and light energy?

a)

toaster

b)

candle burning

c)

windmill turning

d)

calculator

136.
Which items would have this energy transformation: kinetic energy -> sound energy?
a)
turning on a flashlight
b)
nuclear power plant
c)
windmill turning
d)
playing a violin
137.

Which items would have this energy transformation: chemical energy -> electrical, light and thermal energy?

a)

turning on a flashlight

b)

playing a violin

c)

digesting an apple

d)

a refridgerator staying cold

138.

Which items would have this energy transformation: mechanical energy -> electrical energy?

a)

turning on a flashlight

b)

nuclear power plant

c)

windmill turning

d)

toaster

139.

Which items would have this energy transformation: nuclear energy -> electrical energy?

a)

tree growing fruit

b)

nuclear power plant

c)

calculator

d)

windmill turning

140.

Which items would have this energy transformation: solar/radiant energy -> chemical energy?

a)

tree growing fruit

b)

person running

c)

calculator

d)

windmill turning

141.

Which items would have this energy transformation: chemical energy -> mechanical?

a)

digesting an apple

b)

turning on a flashlight

c)

iron for your clothes

d)

a computer functioning

142.

Is the energy in a battery, chemical or electrical (Not connected to any devices)?

a)

electrical

b)

chemical

c)

thermal

d)

eolic

143.

What kind of energy is produced from the object in the image?

a)

light

b)

heat

c)

sound

144.

What kind of energy is produced from the object in the image?

a)

light

b)

heat

c)

sound

145.

Batteries store what kind of energy?

a)

chemical

b)

sound

c)

heat

d)

electrical

146.

What energy comes out of a wall outlet?

a)

electrical

b)

sound

c)

heat

d)

light

147.

How does the chemical energy within a battery become light energy when you turn the flashlight on?

a)

the chemical energy transforms into electrical energy, then into light energy

b)

the chemical energy transforms into heat energy, then light energy

c)

the chemical energy transforms into sound energy, then light energy

148.

Gasoline can be used to start a fire. Gasoline is a type of chemical energy. When you use gasoline to start a fire, which of the following happens to the chemical energy?

a)

it turns into sound energy

b)

it turns into light and sound energy

c)

it turns into electrical energy

d)

it remains as chemical energy

149.

Electrical energy can transform into heat, sound, and light energy.
What other word has a similar meaning to transform?

a)

to turn or change

b)

to remain the same

c)

to get rid of or eliminate

150.

What is energy?

a)

the ability to do something

b)

an object that only gives off light

c)

when a plant makes food for itself

151.

A light bulb gives off light energy. What energy is needed in order for the light bulb to turn on?

a)

sound energy

b)

electrical energy

c)

heat energy

152.

In order for a laptop to work, what energy transformation must take place?

a)

electrical energy ⋙ heat and light energy

b)

chemical energy ⋙ heat and light energy

c)

electrical energy ⋙ chemical energy

153.

In order for a flashlight to work, what energy transformation must take place?

a)

chemical energy ⋙ electrical energy ⋙ light energy

b)

chemical energy ⋙ light energy

c)

electrical energy ⋙ sound energy

154.

What energy transformation occurs when starting a fire with gasoline?

a)

chemical energy ⋙ heat energy

b)

electrical energy ⋙ heat energy

155.

What energy transformation occurs to turn on a car's headlights?

a)

chemical energy ⋙ light energy

b)

chemical energy ⋙ sound energy

c)

chemical energy ⋙ electrical energy

156.

What energy transformation occurs when using an older alarm clock?

(look at the image carefully!)

a)

electrical energy ⋙ sound energy

b)

electrical energy ⋙ heat energy

c)

chemical energy ⋙ sound energy

157.

What is energy?

a)

moving energy

b)

stored energy

c)

renewable energy

d)

The ability to do work.

158.

What is potential energy?

a)

moving energy

b)

stored energy

c)

renewable energy

d)

non renewable energy

159.
All sound is made by ________.
a)
space
b)
squeaks
c)
beeps
d)
vibrations
160.
The ultimate source of energy is:
a)
The sky
b)
The sun
c)
Plants
d)
Movement
161.
Which form of energy is produced when a guitar string vibrates?
a)
Sound energy
b)
Electrical energy
c)
Chemical energy
d)
Light energy
162.
What form of energy is being used when a person pushes heavy boxes across the floor? 
a)
Electrical energy
b)
Mechanical energy
c)
Heat energy
d)
Sound energy
163.
This is energy that is stored for later use. 
a)
kinetic energy 
b)
potential energy 
c)
mechanical energy 
d)
electromagnetic energy. 
164.
A ball rolling down the hill is an example of ___ energy.
a)
Kinetic
b)
Potential
165.

Which of the following shows an example of Potential Energy?

a)

A football flying through the air

b)

Two kids high-fiving

c)

A rock sitting on top of a high ledge

d)

A flashlight shining brightly

166.

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

167.
This is energy from movement.
a)
mechanical energy
b)
light energy
c)
sound energy
d)
electrical energy
168.
Energy resulting from the flow of charged particles.
a)
electrical energy
b)
sound energy
c)
thermal energy
d)
mechanical energy
169.
Energy that can be measured with a thermometer.
a)
thermal/heat energy
b)
sound nergy
c)
electrical energy
d)
mass
170.
What form of energy is being used when a person hits a tennis ball with a tennis racket?
a)
thermal energy
b)
sound energy
c)
light energy
d)
mechanical energy
171.

A radio, siren, and a television are all designed to produce _______ energy.

a)

light energy

b)

sound energy

c)

mechanical energy

d)

electrical energy

172.

From what source do plants receive energy?

a)

water

b)

soil

c)

insects

d)

sunlight

173.
What is NOT a form of energy?
a)
plastic
b)
sound
c)
electrical
d)
light
174.
This form of energy is created using heat.
a)
thermal
b)
light
c)
heat
d)
sound
175.

This microwave uses what type of energy to heat up food?

a)

mechanical energy

b)

sound energy

c)

electrical energy

d)

light energy

176.

Which of the following is an example of mechanical energy?

a)
b)
c)
d)
177.

Jacob is removing a lamp cord from an electrical outlet. Which statement correctly describes why he should only touch the plastic cover?

a)

It is a conductor, so it easily transfers electrical energy.

b)

It is an insulator, so it easily transfers electrical energy.

c)

It is a conductor, so it does not easily transfer electrical energy.

d)

It is an insulator, so it does not easily transfer electrical energy.

178.
When you measure the volume of sound what are you measuring
a)
 how high or low the sound is

b)
how loud or soft the sound is
c)
how long or short the sound is
d)
how little or big the sound is
179.
What kind of energy is associated with vibrations?
a)
mechanical energy
b)
electrical energy
c)
light energy
d)
sound energy
180.
Almost all light comes from......
a)
glow worms
b)
the sparkle in your eyes
c)
the sun
d)
light bulbs
181.
a)
Sound Energy
b)
Light Energy
c)
Heat Energy
d)
Electrical Energy
182.

Energy is the ability to do work.

a)

True

b)

False

183.

The motion of an object is called _____?

a)

flowing energy

b)

kinetic energy

c)

potential energy

d)

sun energy

184.

Which is the best example of something that has kinetic energy?

a)

a basketball rolling across a court

b)

a car parked on a steep hill

c)

a picture hanging on the wall

d)

a piece of wood before it's burned

185.

A car gets energy from ______?

a)

sunlight

b)

gasoline

c)

food

186.

The stored energy of an object is called ______?

a)

flowing energy

b)

kinetic energy

c)

potential energy

d)

sun energy

187.

At which point is potential energy the greatest?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

188.

Which of the following is an example of gravitational potential energy?

a)

skateboarder going up a ramp

b)

skateboarder riding a curve

c)

skateboarder on a flat surface

d)

skateboarder getting ready to go down a ramp

189.

A plant gets its energy from

a)

food

b)

gasoline

c)

sunlight

d)

electricity

190.

Students get their energy from

a)

food

b)

gasoline

c)

electricity

d)

sunlight

191.

A television gets its energy from ______?

a)

sunlight

b)

electricity

c)

food

d)

gasoline

192.

The ability to do work (move) is called...

a)

Matter

b)

Energy

c)

Weight

d)

Force

193.

True or False: Energy can be created.

a)

True

b)

False

194.

Energy that is stored is called...

a)

Kinetic Energy

b)

Potential Energy

c)

Mechanical Energy

d)

Thermal Energy

195.

It is an example of _____________ energy

a)

Light

b)

Sound

c)

Heat

196.

The toaster is an example of __________ energy.

a)

Light

b)

Sound

c)

Heat

197.

You are taking a cold soda on a field trip. You must choose from four containers in which to carry the soda. The four containers are made of different materials. Which container will most likely insulate the soda the best?

a)

Metal

b)

Styrofoam

c)

Glass

d)

Plastic

198.

What form of energy is being used when a person pushes heavy boxes across the floor?

a)

Electrical energy

b)

Mechanical energy

c)

Heat energy

d)

Sound energy

199.

A girl turned the light off and went to bed. She remembered she had accidentally left her glass of ice water on the counter. When she got up the next morning, the ice had melted. What form of energy caused the ice to melt?

a)

Sound energy

b)

Light energy

c)

Thermal energy

d)

Mechanical energy

200.
A student created an electrical circuit, shown.

Which of the following statements is true about the circuit?
 
a)
The electrical circuit is working.
b)
The electrical circuit is open.
c)
The electrical circuit is complete.
d)
The electrical circuit is closed.
201.

Which form of energy is produced when a guitar string vibrates?

a)

Sound energy

b)

Electrical energy

c)

Chemical energy

d)

Light energy

202.

Which form of energy is produced when a lamp is switched on?

a)

Sound energy

b)

Electrical energy

c)

Chemical energy

d)

Light energy

203.
What kind of energy?
a)
Thermal
b)
Electrical
c)
Mechanical
d)
Radiant
204.
What kind of energy does this device use?
a)
Chemical
b)
Electrical
c)
Thermal
d)
Chemical
205.
Sound is caused by? 
a)
force
b)
vibrations
c)
instruments
d)
air
206.
If you replace the paper clip with a plastic spoon, what happens?
a)
The bulb doesn't light
b)
The bulb is dimmer
c)
The wires get hot
d)
There is no change
207.
An object through which electrons can easily flow is called a(n) ___________.
a)
Conductor
b)
Insulator
208.
Which statement is true?
a)
The light bulb will light up because the  circuit is complete.
b)
The light bulb will light up because the  circuit is broken.
c)
The light bulb will not light up because the  circuit is complete.
d)
The light bulb will not light up because the  circuit is broken.
209.

Which one is a conductor?

a)

wood

b)

iron

c)

plastic spoon

d)

paper

210.
Would would best complete this circuit?
a)
A wire
b)
A switch
c)
A battery
d)
A light bulb
211.
this is the symbol for a _____?
a)
switch
b)
light 
c)
battery
d)
wires
212.

Which part can open and close a circuit?

a)

insulator

b)

conductor

c)

button

d)

switch

213.

Which of the following are conductors?

a)

paper clip, cardboard, screw

b)

screen, washer, yarn

c)

shiny nail, copper, brass ring

d)

foam, rubberband, dull nail

214.

Which of the following are insulators?

a)

washer, yarn, rubberband

b)

cardboard, rubberband, plastic chip

c)

paper fastener, paper cilp, foam

d)

cardboard, rubberband, screw

215.

What kind of energy is represented in this picture?

a)

Thermal and light energy

b)

Sound

c)

Electrical

d)

Mechanical

216.

Which of the following is a way thermal energy is used at school every day?

a)

Cooking food for lunch

b)

Writing with a pencil

c)

Looking in a mirror

d)

Turning on the lights

217.
What is the ability to work called?
a)
electricity
b)
transfer
c)
generator
d)
energy
218.
What form of energy is being converted to electrical energy with this bike?
a)
light
b)
motion
c)
sound
d)
heat
219.
Which of these might spin a generator at a power plant to produce electricity?
a)
wind
b)
water
c)
steam from burning coal
d)
all of these
220.
Batteries store energy as _________ energy.
a)
motion
b)
solar
c)
chemical
d)
electrical
221.

A player catches a moving ball. What happens to some of the ball's energy when it hits the player's mitt?

a)

It changes to light.

b)

It changes to electricity.

c)

It changes to sound.

d)

It is destroyed.

222.

Addy spilled some sugar on the kitchen table. She pounded her fist on the table, and the grains of sugar moved. Why did the sugar move?

a)

Light above the table transferred energy to the sugar

b)

Vibrations made by Addy's pounding transferred energy to the sugar

c)

Air above the table transferred energy to the sugar

d)

Heat from Addy's fist transferred energy to the sugar

223.

Zoe picks up a book she left by a sunny window. She notices the book is warm to the touch. What can Zoe conclude from her observation?

a)

heated air produces light

b)

light travels faster than sound waves

c)

light can transfer energy to objects and heat them

d)

heat travels faster than light

224.

Hitting a ball with a baseball bat is an example of _______ energy.

a)

electrical

b)

light

c)

heat

d)

motion

225.

What types of energy are involved in this change?

a)

heat

b)

light

c)

sound

d)

motion

e)

electrical

226.

Which ramp will give the ball more energy of motion?

a)

Lower ramp

b)

Higher ramp

c)

Neither ramp

d)

Both ramps

227.

How does the height from which an object is dropped affects the amount of energy it transfers?

a)

The height of an object is not a variable that affects the amount of energy that is transferred.

b)

An object will transfer less energy if it is dropped from a higher position.

c)

An object will transfer more energy if it is dropped from a higher position.

d)

The height from which an object is dropped does not involve energy transfer at all.

228.

Students investigated dropping balls into sand to see which would make the biggest crater in the sand. Study the table that shows the trials the students conducted.


Which ball had the most energy when it hit the sand.

a)

Trial 1

b)

Trial 2

c)

Trial 3

d)

Trial 4

229.

Students rolled a ball down a ramp, changing the starting position for each run. They timed each run to see how long it took the ball to go from the bottom of the ramp to the barrel at the end of the runway. In which run did the ball start at position 1?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

230.
What source of energy does a campfire provide?
a)
sound energy
b)
mechanical energy
c)
heat energy
d)
heat and light energy
231.
In science, when one object runs into another we call it a _____________.
a)
crash
b)
hit
c)
strike
d)
collision
232.
As an object moves faster, it has more of what to transfer?
a)
weight
b)
density
c)
energy
d)
matter
233.

Which type of energy is formed by vibrating objects?

a)

light energy

b)

sound energy

c)

thermal energy

d)

electrical energy

234.

Which type of energy does moving water have?

a)

electrical

b)

kinetic

c)

thermal

d)

potential

235.

A guitarist strums two strings of the same thickness on a guitar. The first string vibrates more quickly than the second string.

What is true about the pitch of the strings?

a)

The first string has a higher pitch than the second string.

b)

The second string has a higher pitch than the first string.

c)

The first string and the second string have the same pitch.

d)

The pitch of the second string depends on the pitch of the first string.

236.

Which is the best description of a sound wave when the pitch of the sound is very high?

a)

It has a low frequency.

b)

It has a high frequency.

c)

It has no frequency.

d)

It has both frequencies.

237.

How do white light waves act when they enter a prism?

a)

They are reflected.

b)

They become raindrops.

c)

They bend or refract.

d)

They are absorbed.

238.

Which of the following can act as a prism?

a)

a radio

b)

a raindrop

c)

a piece of paper

d)

a laser

239.

How is heat from a campfire transferred to people?

a)

conduction

b)

insulation

c)

convection

d)

radiation

240.

Which of the following shows convection?

a)

The sun warms your skin?

b)

You rub your hands together quickly.

c)

A metal spoon in soup becomes warm.

d)

Warm air moving upward in a greenhouse.

241.

What might cause ice to melt after you have skated on it?

a)

wind from skates movement

b)

friction from skates blade

c)

noise from skates

d)

size of the skates

242.

If you want to stay cool while playing outside on a sunny day, which is better to wear?

a)

White T-shirt

b)

Rainbow T-shirt

c)

Black T-shirt

d)

Green T-shirt

243.

Which of the following is NOT an example of kinetic energy?

a)

lava lamp

b)

resting rock

c)

mouse

d)

falling soda can

244.

Which is an example of potential energy?

a)

person

b)

hair dryer

c)

birds

d)

all of the above

245.

Which is an example of light energy?

a)

flying frisbee

b)

shining sun

c)

rolling rocks

d)

hopping frog

246.

Which is an example of heat energy?

a)

lamp

b)

mouse

c)

person

d)

all of the above

247.

Which is NOT an example of sound energy?

a)

messy desk

b)

snoring person

c)

alarm clock

d)

bird chirping

248.

Which is an example of electric energy?

a)

person riding a bicycle

b)

lava lamp

c)

waterfall

d)

rolling suitcase

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