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Unit 3 - Energy and Energy Transformation

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 12mins

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Class
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1.

Which of the following could correctly complete the sentence stem below? (6.4a) Energy from the sun is made up of _____.

a)

A. visible light, infrared, and ultraviolet radiation

b)

B. conduction, convection, and radiation

c)

C. carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases

d)

D. electrical, mechanical, and kinetic energy

2.

Which of the following statements describes what is happening in the diagram?

a)

A. Energy from the sun enters and leaves Earth’s atmosphere.

b)

B. All incoming solar energy is reflected by Earth’s surface.

c)

C. All incoming solar energy is absorbed by Earth’s surface.

d)

D. Pollution causes the Earth’s surface to absorb solar radiation.

3.

Which of the following ideas does the passage support? Select two correct answers

a)

A. Earth would be colder without the greenhouse effect

b)

C.Excess greenhouse gases cause Earth’s energy budget to become unbalanced.

c)

B.Adding greenhouse gases to the atmosphere balances Earth’s energy budget.

d)

D. Burning fossil fuels will cause a decrease in Earth’s temperature.

4.

What types of energy does the Curiosity rover most likely use? (6.4d)

a)

A. Nuclear and electrical

b)

B. Mechanical and nuclear

c)

C. Radiant and electrical

d)

D. Chemical and thermal

5.

Which of following are examples where chemical energy is converted to mechanical energy? Select two answers. (6.4d)

a)

A. Heat from a frying pan cooks an egg.

b)

B. A person eats food and then runs a race.

c)

C. Light from the sun allows plants to store energy.

d)

D. A gas-powered car drives down the road.

6.

a) ______________ High energy radiation that can harm life

a)

Ultra Violet

b)

Infra Red

c)

Visible

d)

Electromagnetic

7.

What best explains why the blue water moved to the bottom of the tank? (6.4c)

a)

A. The particles have more energy and are more dense (close together).

b)

B. The particles have less energy and are less dense (far apart).

c)

A. The particles have less energy and are more dense (close together).

d)

D. The particles have less energy and are more dense (close together )

8.

Select the correct pair of words that correctly complete the sentence below. (6.4c)

a)

Radiation and Conduction

b)

Convection and Conduction

c)

Radiation and Convection

d)

Convection and conduction

9.

Classify following as an example of A-convection, B-conduction, C-radiation. Some answers may be used more than once.

a)

A- Conduction B- Convection C- Radiation D- Conduction

b)

A- Convection B- Radiation C- Conduction D- Convection

c)

A- Conduction B- Radiation C- Radiation D- Conduction

d)

A- Radiation B- Convection C- Radiation D- Conduction

10.

______________ Radiation we cannot see but can feel as heat

a)

Infra Red

b)

Ultra Violet

c)

Visible

d)

Electromagnetic

11.

What does Earth’s energy budget describe? Select two correct answers. (6.4b)

a)

A. The number of people using electricity.

b)

B. How much chemical energy is being released by plants.

c)

C. How much solar energy is entering and exiting Earth’s atmosphere.

d)

D. How the energy coming into the Earth balances with the energy going out.

12.

Which of Earth’s energy sources does not depend on solar radiation?

a)

Hydroelectricity

b)

Fossil Fuel

c)

Geothermal

d)

Wind energy

13.

b) ______________ Radiation you can see from the sun

a)

Visible

b)

Ultra violet

c)

Infrared

d)

Electromagnetic

14.

After reading the following discussion pick the correct option.

a)

A. Amira

b)

B. Bobby

c)

C. Carrie

d)

D. Dylan

15.

Use word bank to correctly label each process shown on the diagram. (6.4c) Word Bank: Radiation, Convection, Conduction

a)

1 - Radiation, 2 - Convection, 3 - Conduction

b)

1 - Convection, 2 - Conduction, 3 - Radiation

c)

1 - Thermal, 2 - Chemical, 3 - Mechanical

d)

1 - Radiation, 2 - Conduction, 3 - Convection

16.

Which of the following describes how air moves in a convection current? (6.4c)

a)

Air in the atmosphere is heated by the Sun and sinks to the ground.

b)

Ground is heated by Sun & then heats the air, causing warm air to rise.

c)

Air loses heat to the ground and then rises upward to get more energy.

d)

The sun heats the clouds which forces the cooler air to move away and sink.

17.

Use model to identify where each energy transformation takes place as coal is formed and turned into electricity. (6.4d

a)

A-Mechanical→Electrical, B-Radiant→Chemical, C-Chemical→Thermal

b)

A-Mechanical→Electrical, B-Radiant→Chemical, C-Chemical→Thermal

c)

A-Mechanical→Electrical, B-Radiant→Chemical, C-Chemical→Thermal

d)

A-Radiant to Chemical, B- Chemical to Thermal, C - Mechanical to Electrical

18.

Which of the following could be an effect of increased greenhouse gas levels for an extended period of time?

a)

A. Polar ice caps and glaciers will begin to melt.

b)

B. There will be too much oxygen in water.

c)

C. Global temperatures will stay the same.

d)

D. We will have fewer hurricanes.

19.

Which of the following describes correct order of energy transformations, starting with person eating the sandwich? 6.4d

a)

A. Chemical → Mechanical → Electrical → Mechanical

b)

B. Mechanical → Electrical → Mechanical → Chemical

c)

C. Thermal → Mechanical → Electrical → Chemical

d)

D. Chemical → Electrical → Mechanical → Electrical

20.

What is the best title for the diagram?

a)

A. Dangers of the Sun

b)

B. The Sun as a Source of Energy

c)

C. Earth-Moon-Sun Relationships

d)

D. Our Role in the Solar System

21.

What percentage of all incoming solar radiation is reflected back to space?

a)

51%

b)

20%

c)

30%

d)

6%

22.

1:Current flows through toaster’s cord 2:Toaster gives off heat.3: Toaster gives off light 4:Toaster pushes bread upward

a)

1 : Radiant, 2: Electrical, 3: Mechanical, 4: Thermal

b)

1: Electrical, 2: Mechanical, 3: thermal, 4: Radiant

c)

1 : Electrical, 2: Thermal, 3: Radiant, 4: Mechanical

d)

1 : Radiant, 2: Electrical, 3: Chemical, 4: Thermal