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Unit 4 Nature of Energy Review

Total questions: 86

Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is energy?

a)

The ability to perform

b)

The ability to do work or cause change

c)

The capacity to move objects

d)

The power to create matter

2.

What is kinetic energy?

a)

Moving energy

b)

Stored energy

c)

Elastic energy

d)

Thermal energy

3.

What is potential energy?

a)

Energy in motion

b)

Stored energy

c)

Heat energy

d)

Nuclear energy

4.

Which of the following is NOT a type of potential energy?

a)

Elastic potential energy

b)

Chemical potential energy

c)

Gravitational potential energy

d)

Kinetic potential energy

5.

What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

a)

Energy can be created but not destroyed

b)

Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, only transformed

c)

Energy can be destroyed but not created

d)

Energy can be transformed into matter

6.

Gravitational Potential Energy is...

a)

the ability to cause change.

b)

anything that can fall.

c)

energy that is stored.

d)

energy that is in the form of motion.

7.

Elastic Potential Energy is...

a)

energy stored by something that can stretch or compress.

b)

anything that can fall.

c)

energy that is stored in chemical bonds.

d)

energy that is in the form of motion.

8.

Chemical Potential Energy is...

a)

energy stored by something that can stretch or compress.

b)

anything that can fall.

c)

energy that is stored in chemical bonds.

d)

energy that is in the form of motion.

9.

Kinetic energy depends on _____ and ______ of moving objects.

a)

mass

velocity

b)

compression

stretching

c)

falling

speed

d)

bonds

reactions

10.

An example of kinetic energy (KE) is going down a slide.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

An example of potential energy (PE) is waiting at the top of a slide.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

An example of elastic potential energy is...

a)

pencil and lead.

b)

rubber band and a slinky (spring).

c)

ladder and steps.

d)

standing on a ledge of a cliff.

13.

An example of gravitational potential energy is...

a)

pencil and lead.

b)

rubber band and a slinky (spring).

c)

ladder and steps.

d)

standing on a ledge of a cliff.

14.

Lilly's cat ran through your yard. The cat has a mass of 5 kg. He is running at a speed of 3 m/s. What is the kinetic energy of the cat as he runs?

a)

8.5 J

b)

45 J

c)

7.5 J

d)

22.5 J

15.
__________ is stored energy. 
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
None of the above 
d)
All of the above 
16.
What kind of energy is represented in the picture?
a)
Thermal
b)
Chemical
c)
Sound
d)
Nuclear
17.

What kind of energy does the picture show?

a)

thermal energy

b)

radiant energy

c)

sound energy

d)

elastic energy

18.

The ability to do work and cause change.

a)

force

b)

motion

c)

energy

d)

mechanics

19.
What type of energy is stored in a battery?
a)
electrical
b)
chemical
c)
thermal
d)
mechanical
20.

What kind of energy does the picture show?

a)

gravitational energy

b)

mechanical energy

c)

height energy

d)

kinetic energy

21.

Energy that moves by electromagnetic waves

a)

thermal

b)

kinetic

c)

radiant

d)

mechanical

22.

energy is produced by the movement of charged particles

a)

energy

b)

radiant

c)

light

d)

electrical

23.
What kind of energy is represented in the picture?
a)
Thermal
b)
Chemical
c)
Sound
d)
Nuclear
24.

What kind of energy does the picture show?

a)

thermal energy

b)

radiant energy

c)

sound energy

d)

elastic energy

25.

The ability to do work and cause change.

a)

force

b)

motion

c)

energy

d)

mechanics

26.

When the power went out, a family lit a candle so they could find their way in the dark.

What form of energy is the candle being used for in this situation?

a)

Sound

b)

Thermal

c)

Light

d)

Electrical

27.

Vibrations produce _______ energy.

a)

chemical

b)

sound

c)

electrical

d)

light

28.
When you stretch a rubber band, you are storing __________ energy. 
a)
kinetic 
b)
potential
c)
none of the above
d)
all of the above 
29.
________ is the energy possessed by an object because of its motion.
a)
Power
b)
Force 
c)
energy
d)
kinetic energy
30.

Is sound energy considered kinetic or potential?

a)

Kinetic because nothing is moving yet

b)

Potential because nothing is moving yet

c)

Kinetic because something is moving

d)

Potential because something is moving

31.

Is chemical energy considered kinetic or potential?

a)

Kinetic because nothing is moving yet

b)

Potential because nothing is moving yet

c)

Kinetic because something is moving

d)

Potential because something is moving

32.
Energy that comes from the nucleus of an atom. A form of potential energy.
a)
chemical energy
b)
Nuclear energy
c)
Sound energy
d)
Electrical energy
33.

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

a)

A glow stick

b)

A battery

c)

A rock about to fall off a cliff

d)

A burning match

34.

Electrical energy, which is energy of moving electrons, is an example of ______

a)

Kinetic energy

b)

Potential energy

35.

Thermal energy, which is energy of moving particles, is an example of ______

a)

Kinetic energy

b)

Potential energy

36.

Mechanical energy, which is energy of moving objects, is an example of ______

a)

Kinetic energy

b)

Potential energy

37.

Elastic energy, which is energy stored in compressed gases or springs, is an example of ______

a)

Kinetic energy

b)

Potential energy

38.

Kinetic energy is

a)

stored energy

b)

energy at rest

c)

energy in motion

d)

stationary

39.

Which truck has more kinetic energy?

a)

The truck going 40 mph

b)

The truck going 90 mph

c)

Both have the same amount of kinetic energy

40.
The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has. 
a)
more
b)
less
c)
none of the above
d)
all of the above 
41.
At which point is potential energy greatest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
42.
When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy highest?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
43.
Gravitational potential energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object. 
a)
Height and mass
b)
Friction and movement
c)
Mass and Movement
d)
Height and Friction 
44.
Explain what happens to the potential energy of a rock as it falls off the side of a cliff.
a)
The kinetic energy decreases as the potential energy increases.
b)
The kinetic energy decreases as the potential energy decreases.
c)
The potential energy decreases as the kinetic energy increases.
d)
The potential energy decreases as the kinetic energy decreases. 
45.
What does kinetic energy depend on?
a)
The weight and volume of an object
b)
The buoyancy of an object
c)
The mass and speed of an object
d)
The furriness of an object
46.
On a roller coaster, where is maximum potential 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
47.
At which point is potential energy greatest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
48.

An object falling from 50m will have ___________ potential than an object falling from

30m.

a)

greater

b)

less

c)

equal

49.

Which point has the most potential energy?

a)

G

b)

F

c)

B

d)

A

50.

An object falling from 20 m will have ________ potential energy than an object falling from 15 m.

a)

greater

b)

less

c)

equal

d)

lower

51.

If you have two objects with different masses about to fall from the same height, which one will have the greatest potential energy?

a)

smallest

b)

flattest

c)

largest

d)

roundest

52.

The faster an object moves, the greater its __________ energy.

a)

kinetic

b)

potential

c)

solar

d)

electrical

53.

The roller coaster has the most KINETIC energy at point...

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

54.

The roller coaster has the most POTENTIAL energy at point...

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

55.

The roller coaster has EQUAL amounts of KE and PE at point...

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

56.

Which skier has the MOST gravitational potential energy?

a)

the blue skier

b)

the yellow skier

c)

neither, they have the same GPE

57.
Which of the following energy transformations occur when a lamp that is plugged into a wall socket is functioning correctly?
a)
Chemical to light
b)
Electrical to chemical
c)
Electrical to light
d)
Chemical to electrical
58.
Which energy transformation occurs in a toaster?
a)
chemical to electric
b)
electric to thermal
c)
kinetic to chemical
d)
thermal to potential
59.

When you play music on your phone, electricity turns into ___________.

a)

work

b)

heat

c)

sound

60.
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
61.
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
62.
Electrical -> Mechanical -> Sound 
a)
A triple beam balance measuring an object’s mass
b)
A pencil sharpener plugged into a wall outlet
c)
A projector displaying a diagram on the screen
d)
A working flashlight used to light up a dark corner
63.

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

a)

Energy change

b)

Energy transformation

c)

Energy creation

64.

According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, the amount of energy before and after a reaction must be the same. Which statement below is true?

a)

The total amount of energy is more after a reaction

b)

The total amount of energy is conserved

c)

The total amount of energy is less after a reaction

65.

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

66.
What are renewable resources?
a)
Resources that can be replaced in a short amount of time
b)
Resources that are used faster than they can be replaced
c)
They can not be replaced
67.
What are Nonrenewable resources? 
a)
Resources that can be replaced in a short amount of time  
b)
Resources that are used faster than they can be replaced 
c)
Resources America does not use
68.
Name two examples of Renewable energy?
a)
Coal and Nuclear
b)
Oil and Gas
c)
Solar Panels and Hydroelectric
69.

Natural resources form in nature. Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?

a)

oil

b)

coal

c)

plastic

d)

water

70.
One advantage of using hydropower is that...
a)
It can be built in any location
b)
it produces no air pollution
c)
It has no construction costs
d)
it uses a nonrenewable resource
71.
What is a fossil fuel?
a)
Fuel made from ground up fossils.
b)
Fuels from the Fossil Company.
c)
Fuel created from once living organisms
d)
Renewable sources of energy.
72.

Advantage or Disadvantage?

Solar panels are expensive to install.

a)

Advantage

b)

Disadvantage

73.

Advantage or Disadvantage?

Locations for wind turbines are limited because objects can block the wind.

a)

Advantage

b)

Disadvantage

74.

Advantage or Disadvantage?

No solar energy is produced at night.

a)

Advantage

b)

Disadvantage

75.

Why are fossil fuels nonrenewable?

a)

fossil fuels come from the remains of prehistoric life, which takes along time to make again

b)

when the store runs out of fossil fuels, they can't buy anymore

76.

Choose the types of renewable energy resources. (Check all that apply)

a)

Water

b)

Wind

c)

Solar

d)

Gas

e)

Oil

77.
Natural Gas is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
78.

The three main types of fossil fuels are:

a)

petroleum/oil

b)

natural gas

c)

sunlight

d)

coal

79.

What is one advantage of geothermal energy?

a)

Only available in certain locations

b)

No air pollution is produced

c)

Wind is inconsistent

d)

Mining destroys land

80.

And ADVANTAGE of using fossil fuels is:

a)

inexpensive and easy to transport

b)

releasing chemicals into the atmosphere

c)

pollutes soil and water

d)

acid rain

81.

Which of these are 3 DISADVANTAGES of using fossil fuels?

a)

supply is limited

b)

cause pollution

c)

disturb habitats

d)

easily transported

e)

relatively inexpensive

82.

What are the 2 major categories of energy?

a)

mechanical and elastic

b)

chemical and electrical

c)

kinetic and potential

d)

mechanical and stored

83.

Which ball will have the greatest kinetic energy? Hint: The big ball has more mass.

a)

the big ball

b)

the small ball

c)

they will be the same

d)

mass doesn't matter

84.

What happens to the amount of kinetic energy as the roller coaster moves from point 1 to point 3

a)

it decreases

b)

it stays the same

c)

it increases

85.

Which of the following represents potential energy transforming into kinetic energy?

a)

A marble rolling across the floor and eventually coming to a stop

b)

A bike driving on the road at a constant speed

c)

a cat running around the house playing

d)

a person jumping off of a diving board

86.

Which statement describes the energy transformation that occurs when a car crashes into a house?

a)

kinetic to potential

b)

potential to kinetic

c)

there is no energy transformation

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