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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of energy is associated with vibrations?
mechanical energy
electrical energy
light energy
sound energy
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of energy increases as molecules move faster?mechanical energyelectrical energythermal energysound energy
- 3. Multiple ChoiceHow does heat always transfer?from cold to hotfrom hot to coldfrom liquid to solidfrom gas to liquid
- 4. Multiple Choice
What type of heat transfer does this picture represent? (pot touching burner)radiationconductionconvectionsunshine - 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of heat transfer does this picture represent?chocolate chip cookiesradiationconductionconvection
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of heat transfer does this picture represent?radiationconductionconvectionsunburns
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of heat transfer does this picture represent?radiationconductionconvectionhot air balloons
- 8. Multiple ChoiceEnergy of motion is which type of energy?PotentialKineticSoundGravitational
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of energy is in this picture?KineticPotentialChemicalSound
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhen plants convert the sun's energy into food, which type of energy is it?kineticchemicalthermalradiant
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of energy is represented in this picture?ThermalPotentialNuclearMechanical
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of energy does this device use?ChemicalElectricalThermalChemical
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of energy is represented in the picture?ThermalChemicalSoundNuclear
- 14. Multiple ChoiceA battery converts what type of energy to another?sound to kineticlight to heatmechanical to electricalchemical to electrical
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe glow sticks produce light for a short amount of time. The light from the glow stick is a conversion from what to what?thermal to lightgravitational to potentialradiant to electricalchemical to light
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWind turbines and windmills convert what energy to another?Kinetic to electricGravitational potential to electricMechanical to potentialThermal to sound
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWork is:A transfer of energy by a force to move and objectSomething you get paid forSomething you take homeMakes you sweat
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat machine changes electrical energy into light and sound energy?batterylightbulbalarm clockapple
- 19. Multiple ChoiceOn a roller coaster, where is maximum potential energy?At the bottom of a big hillWhen going around a cornerWhen going upside downAt the top of a big hill
- 20. Multiple ChoiceOn a roller coaster, where is maximum kinetic energy?At the bottom of a big hillWhen going around a cornerWhen going upside downAt the top of a big hill
- 21. Multiple ChoiceEnergy that is stored in bonds between atoms is:Mechanical energyChemical energyKinetic energyNuclear energy
- 22. Multiple ChoiceEnergy caused by the movement in the particles of matter. It is a form of kinetic energy.Nuclear energySound energyLight energyThermal energy
- 23. Multiple ChoiceEnergy that comes from the nucleus of an atom. A form of potential energy.chemical energyNuclear energySound energyElectrical energy
- 24. Multiple ChoiceAccording to which law of energy, energy can't be created or destroyed?First law of motionThe law of tacosLaws of Energylaw of conservation of energy
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe purpose of the panels is to change solar energy into ____________.light energyelectrical energychemical energymechanical energy
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat machine changes chemical energy into heat, light and sound energyblenderfirecrackerlightbulbapple
- 27. Multiple ChoiceEnergy causes ___________ to occur.changemotionage
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat form of energy do plants use to make sugar in the photosynthetic process?heat energychemical energysolar energykinetic energy
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat form of energy is stored in the bonds between molecules of matter?chemical energyheat energykinetic energymechanical energy
- 30. Multiple Choicethe ability to do workenergyMatterphotonspotential energy
- 31. Multiple ChoiceStored energy that results from the position or shape of an object is called...ThermalPotentialKineticGravitational
- 32. Multiple ChoiceLightning during a thunderstorm is an example of what form of energy?Radiant (potential) energyRadiant (kinetic) energyElectrical (potential) energyElectrical (kinetic) energy
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the followings are examples of thermal energy?a violin string plucked, talking, ringing telephoneboiling water, steam, heat from a flashlightcandle flame, light bulb lightenergy from the sun (fusion, energy from a nuclear power plant (fission)
- 34. Multiple ChoiceA baseball held by a pitcher has _____________energy.KineticChemicalPotentialThermal
- 35. Multiple ChoiceStored energy between atoms, ions, and molecule is __________________ energy?Potential (Chemical) EnergyKinetic (Chemical) EnergyPotential (Nuclear) EnergyKinetic (Nuclear) Energy
- 36. Multiple ChoiceAt what position does the rock have the greatest kinetic energy?ABDE
- 37. Multiple ChoiceThis would beNuclear (kinetic) energyNuclear (potential) energyChemical (kinetic) energyChemical (potential) energy
- 38. Multiple ChoiceThis would be...Mechanical (kinetic) energyKinetic (kinetic) energyThermal (kinetic) energy
- 39. Multiple Choice
2 ski jumpers are jumping from a 20 meter platform. The jumper that weighs_________ N has the most gravitational potential energy
700
600
800
mass does not matter
- 40. Multiple Choice
The red bird flies with a velocity of 3m/s and the blue bird flies with a velocity of 5m/s. If the birds have the same mass, which bird has greater momentum?
red bird
blue bird
they are both the same
the cardinals are better than the Cubs :)
- 41. Multiple Choice
Which has greater momentum? a 500 kg snowboarder going 10m/s or a 700 kg snowboarder at rest?
500 kg skier
700 kg skier
they both have the same momentum
- 42. Multiple Choice
A stretched rubber band is showing what type of energy?
gravitational potential energy
elastic potential energy
kinetic energy
momentum
- 43. Multiple Choice
wind blowing through the trees is an example of which type of energy?
potential
kinetic
momentum
neither potential or kinetic
- 44. Multiple Choice
Glenda and Ella sitting on top of a tree are showing which type of energy?
potential
kinetic
neither
velocity
- 45. Multiple Choice
a bowling ball rolling down the alley is an example of which type of energy?
potential
kinetic
neither
mass
- 46. Multiple Choice
Niagra Falls is an example of
kinetic energy being transformed into potential energy
potential energy being transformed into kinetic energy
energy being lost
energy being created
- 47. Multiple Choice
which would have the most kinetic energy?
a car driving down a hill
a person running down a hill
a ball rolling down a hill
- 48. Multiple ChoiceEnergy that is related to the motion or position of an objectMechanicalThermalRadiantSound
- 49. Multiple ChoiceThis type of potential energy depends on an object's height and massGravitational potential energyElastic potential energyKinetic potential energyGravitational kinetic energy
- 50. Multiple ChoiceA baseball thrown through the air is an example of...radiant energymechanical energythermal energychemical energy
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWhich is a nonrenewable source of energy?solarwindcoalgeothermal
- 52. Multiple ChoiceThere is the same amount of energy today as when the world began.TrueFalse
- 53. Multiple ChoiceThe faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has.lessmorenone of the aboveall of the above
- 54. Multiple Choice__________ is stored energy.kineticpotentialmechanicalthermal
- 55. Multiple ChoiceGravitational potential energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object.Height and massFriction and movementMass and MovementHeight and Friction
- 56. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of energy is in a rock at the edge of a cliff?kineticpotential
- 57. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of energy is a moving snowboard?kineticpotential
- 58. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of energy is in a person climbing a ladder?kineticpotentialbothneither
- 59. Multiple ChoiceAt which point is potential energy greatest?ABCD
- 60. Multiple ChoiceAt which point is kinetic energy greatest?WXYZ
- 61. Multiple ChoiceWhen a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy highest?1345
- 62. Multiple ChoiceWhen a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its greatest?1234
- 63. Multiple ChoiceEnergy can be _____________ or changed from one type to another.destroyedcreatedtransferredignored
- 64. Multiple Choice__________ energy is the energy of motion.LightKineticPotentialChemical
- 65. Multiple ChoiceEnergy transformations occur when...energy is created through conductionenergy changes from one form to anothertwo forces slide together that are touchinga chemical reaction takes place
- 66. Multiple ChoiceMechanical energyenergy built up before being in motionenergy released in a chemical reactionenergy of motionsum of kinetic and potential energy
- 67. Multiple ChoiceWhich energy transformation occurs in a toaster?chemical to electricelectric to thermalkinetic to chemicalthermal to potential
- 68. Multiple ChoiceWhich items would have this energy transformation: chemical energy -> electrical, light and thermal energy?turning on a flashlightnuclear power plantdigesting an appletanning bed
- 69. Multiple ChoiceWhich items would have this energy transformation: chemical energy -> mechanical energy?person runningcandle burningwindmill turningplaying a violin
- 70. Multiple ChoiceA hairdryer converts --electrical energy into chemicalelectrical energy into thermalchemical energy into mechanicalthermal energy into mechanical
- 71. Multiple ChoiceNonrenewable resources are natural resources, such as fossil fuels, that will eventually be used up and can never be replacedTrueFalse
- 72. Multiple ChoiceGeothermal energy is...heat energy naturally produced in earthquakesheat naturally produced in spaceheat naturally produced within Earthheat energy naturally produced in the water
- 73. Multiple ChoiceNuclear Power is a __________ energy resource.RenewableNonrenewable
- 74. Multiple ChoiceOne disadvantage to using coal to produce electricity is that coal -forms in a short amount of time.is abundant over a wide area.is not environmentally friendly.is relatively cheap.
- 75. Multiple ChoiceThese fuels are made from living things such as leaves, food wastes, and manure.geothermal fuelshydroelectric fuelsbiomass fuelsnuclear fuels
- 76. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a renewable resource?A resource you can reuseAn object you cannot replaceFossil fuelspolluted resources
- 77. Multiple ChoiceAn example of a nonrenewable resource is...waterwindcoalsolar energy
- 78. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following energy sources is being used faster than it can be replaced?hydroelectricwindoilgeothermal
- 79. Multiple ChoiceWhich renewable energy source is shown in the image?WindSolarHydroelectricGeothermal
- 80. Multiple ChoiceWhich is a nonrenewable source of energy?nuclearwindsunlightbiomass
- 81. Multiple ChoiceWhich is a nonrenewable source of energy?solarwindcoalgeothermal
- 82. Multiple ChoiceWhich is a renewable source of energy?coaluraniumocean tidesnatural gas
- 83. Multiple ChoiceWhich is a renewable source of energy?oilnuclearwindnatural gas
- 84. Multiple ChoiceWhich is a renewable source of energy?a dama nuclear planta coal minean oil refinery
- 85. Multiple ChoiceThe picture shows sunlight shining on solar panels.
Which statement best describes this energy source?Sunlight is a renewable energy source used to produce hydropower.Sunlight is a nonrenewable energy source used to produce nuclear power.Sunlight is a renewable energy source used to produce electricity.Sunlight is a nonrenewable energy source used to produce natural gas. - 86. Multiple ChoiceThe picture shows a geothermal power plant.
Which statement best describes this energy source?Geothermal power plants are renewable energy sources used to remove magma.Geothermal power plants are nonrenewable energy sources used to produce natural gas.Geothermal power plants are renewable energy sources used to produce electricity.Geothermal power plants are nonrenewable energy sources used to dig for oil. - 87. Multiple ChoiceAn energy source that is gone forever once it is used up is called?renewablenonrenewablenatural resourceraw material
- 88. Multiple ChoiceEnergy that comes from natural resources that can be replenished are called ?nonrenewableenergy in motionuntapped energyrenewable
- 89. Multiple ChoiceCause of pollution in our air and water is _________geothermalfossil fuelsbiomasspolitics
- 90. Multiple ChoiceCoal, oil, and natural gas are all are renewable energy sources.TrueFalse
- 91. Multiple ChoiceNuclear fussion releases energy which is used to heat water, which produces steam, which drives turbines to produce what...?ElectricityUraniumNatural Gas
- 92. Multiple ChoiceThe fossil fuels formed hundreds of millions of years ago from the remains of dead ?Animal and plantsPlants and bonesFungus and animalRock and Plants
- 93. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following nonrenewable energy resources is NOT a fossil fuel?Natural gasCoalOilNuclear
- 94. Multiple ChoiceWind, water, geothermal solar and biomass are what types of energy sources?RenewableNonrenewable
- 95. Multiple ChoiceAs a baseball flies through the air after being hit, which one of the following types of energy does it have?a. potential energyb. kinetic energyc. nuclear energyd. chemical energy
- 96. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens when electrical energy is changed to thermal energy?a. An energy change takes place.b. A force change takes place.c. An energy conversion takes place.d. An electrical conversion takes place.
- 97. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is found when you compare the amount of energy before a conversion with the amount of energy present after a conversion?a. kinetic energyb. potential energyc. energy efficiencyd. energy source
- 98. Multiple ChoiceWhen is the potential energy the greatest in a roller coaster?a. at the bottom of the first hillb. at the top of the first hillc. at the top of the second hilld. at the bottom of the second hill
- 99. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are touching called?a. frictionb. kinetic energyc. nuclear fissiond. electrical energy
- 100. Multiple ChoiceAny time an energy conversion takes place, some of the original energy is converted to which one of the following?a. sound energyb. potential energyc. light energyd. thermal energy
- 101. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a conversion from light energy to chemical energy?a. turning on a stove to heat dinnerb. turning on a lampc. growing an apple treed. making toast in a toaster
- 102. Multiple ChoiceAfter an energy conversion, you end up with the same total amount of energy as the original amount of potential energy. Which of the following laws explains this rule?a. law of energy changesb. law of conservation of energyc. law of power and energyd. law of potential energy
- 103. Multiple ChoiceThe energy of moving electronsA. EnergyB. Energy ConversionC. Chemical EnergyD. Electrical Energy
- 104. Multiple ChoiceEnergy that is made of electromagnetic radiation that travels in waves. It is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.A. Light energyB. FrictionC. Sound EnergyD. Thermal Energy
- 105. Multiple ChoiceWork is:A transfer of energy by a force to move and objectSomething you get paid forSomething you take homeMakes you sweat
- 106. Multiple ChoiceEnergy that is transmitted through a flow of electronsthermal energyradiant energyelectrical energynuclear energy
- 107. Multiple ChoiceEnergy that is stored in chemical bonds and released when those bonds are brokennuclear energychemical energyelectrical energyfission
- 108. Multiple ChoiceEnergy that is stored in the nucleus of an atom and released through fission or fusionmechanical energynuclear energyradiant energypotential energy
- 109. Multiple ChoiceEnergy that is related to the motion or position of an objectmechanical energyradiant energythermal energysound energy
- 110. Multiple ChoiceEnergy that is transmitted by electromagnetic wavesradiant energymechanical energynuclear energysound energy
- 111. Multiple ChoiceThe Sun is powered by this type of nuclear energy, which involves the nuclei of two smaller atoms combining to form a heavier elementnuclear fusionnuclear fissionradiationelectromagnetism
- 112. Multiple ChoiceLight given off by the Sun is an example of...mechanical energychemical energyradiant energythermal energy
- 113. Multiple ChoiceA stove heating a boiling pot of water is an example of...mechanical energychemical energyradiant energythermal energy
- 114. Multiple ChoiceGasoline burning to allow a car engine to run is an example of...mechanical energychemical energyradiant energythermal energy
- 115. Multiple ChoiceA book sitting high on the top shelf of a bookcase is an example of...mechanical energychemical energyradiant energythermal energy
- 116. Multiple ChoiceWHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT AN EXAMPLE OF POTENTIAL ENERGY?A BALL TRAVELING AT 10 M/SA COMPRESSED SPRINGWATER BEING STORED AT A WATER DAMA STRETCHED RUBBER BAND
- 117. Multiple ChoiceYOUR BODY OBTAINS ENERGY FROM THE FOOD YOU EAT. WHAT IS THE FORM OF ENERGY IN FOOD?KINETICELASTICGRAVITATIONALCHEMICAL
- 118. Multiple ChoiceWHAT ANOTHER NAME FOR THERMAL ENERGY?HEAT ENERGYITS SIZEITS POTENTIAL ENERGYITS MECHANICAL ENERGY
- 119. Multiple ChoiceConduction is heat transfer by -TouchCirclesWaves
- 120. Multiple ChoiceConvection is heat transfer by-Touch an objectThe heating and cooling of a fluidElectromagnetic Waves
- 121. Multiple ChoiceWarm air rises and the cool air sinks demonstrates this type of heat transfer.conductionconvectionradiationInsolation
- 122. Multiple ChoiceThe heat from a hot burner to a pot is transferred by ______.convectioninsulationradiationconduction
- 123. Multiple ChoiceWhen the 2nd story of a house is warmer than the 1st floor of a house is heat transfer throughconductionconvectionradiationthermal equilibrium
- 124. Multiple ChoiceThe sun warming your skin is an example of heat transfer throughconductionconvectionradiationthermal electricity
- 125. Multiple ChoiceHeat transfer through electromagnetic waves is calledconductionconvectionradiatonthermal
- 126. Multiple ChoiceWalking on the warm sand sand with your bare feet demonstrates this type of heat transfer.conductionconvectionradiation
- 127. Multiple ChoiceA group of friends gather around a fire to stay warm.conductionconvectionradiation
- 128. Multiple ChoiceHot coffee is stirred with a spoon; the spoon gets hot due toconductionconvectionradiation
- 129. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of heat transfer takes place in solids?ConductionConvectionRadiation
- 130. Multiple Choice
What type of heat transfer takes place in liquids and gasses?
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Thermal Equilibrium
- 131. Multiple ChoiceAs you touch a hot stove the heat transfers -from your hand to the stovefrom the stove to your handIt doesn't transfer
- 132. Multiple ChoiceWhich is more dense?Hot LiquidCold Liquid
- 133. Multiple ChoiceHeat transfer always goes from-Cold to HotHot to ColdHeat doesn't transferFreezing to Cold
- 134. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens to particles as they heat up?They slow downNothingThey don't moveThey speed up
- 135. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens to particles as they cool down?They slow downNothingThey don't moveThey speed up
- 136. Multiple ChoiceMittens help keep your hands warm in winter because:They are conductors of heat.They are fuzzy.They are conductors of electrical energy.They are insulators.
- 137. Multiple ChoiceConductors are materials that...Allow heat to pass throughStop heat from passing throughAllow cold to pass throughStop cold from passing through
- 138. Multiple ChoiceAn object that doesn't conduct heat well is known as:a conductoran insulatorconductioninsulation
- 139. Multiple ChoiceThe Law of Conservation of Energy states:Energy can created or destroyed but not transformedEnergy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only transformedEnergy can't be created, destroyed or transformed
- 140. Multiple ChoiceWarm air rises and the cool air sinks demonstrates this type of heat transfer.conductionconvectionradiationInsolation
- 141. Multiple ChoiceConduction, Convection and Radiation are three types of...Electrical energyThermal EnergyChemical EnergySound Energy
- 142. Multiple ChoiceA high specific heat means...It heats up quickly with energy addedIt requires more energy to change temperature
- 143. Multiple ChoiceWhen temperature increases, average _____ increase.potential energykinetic energygravitational energytotal energy
- 144. Multiple ChoiceTemperature is a measure of ____ of the particles in an object .the difference between the potential and kinetic energythe sum of the potential and kinetic energythe average potential energythe average kinetic energy
- 145. Multiple ChoiceThe thermal energy of an object is _______ .its potential energyits average kinetic energyits potential energy minus its kinetic energyits kinetic energy plus its potential energy
- 146. Multiple ChoiceHeat is the thermal energy transferred from one object to another because of the difference in _____.masstemperaturevolumepotential energy
- 147. Multiple ChoiceHeat is ____ energy that is transferred from one object at a certain temperature to another at a different temperature.kineticthermalsolarelectromagnetic
- 148. Multiple ChoiceA girl stirs soup with a metal spoon. Which process causes her hand to get warmer?insulationradiationconvectionconduction
- 149. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the transfer of energy in the form of electromagnetic waves?radiationinsulationconductionconvection
- 150. Multiple ChoiceThe transfer of energy through matter by the direct contact of particles is called?radiationconvectionconductioninsulator
- 151. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the transfer of energy by the motion of heated particles in a gas or liquid?radiationconvectionconductioninsulation
- 152. Multiple ChoiceIf the particles in an object begin to move more quickly, their average kinetic energy ______ and the object's temperature ________ .decreases, fallsincreases, fallsdecreases, risesincreases, rises
- 153. Multiple ChoiceA(n) ______ is a material that does not allow heat to move through it easily.conductorconvectorinsulatordiffuser
- 154. Multiple ChoiceYou take a bottle of water out of the refrigerator. Your hand gets cold because of which of the following?conductionradiationconvectionkinetic energy
- 155. Multiple ChoiceEvery material has its own specific heat. It is easy to change the temperature of a material with ________ .high specific heatlow specific heatconductioninsulation
- 156. Multiple ChoiceThe ocean is cold even in summer because water has ___________ .high specific heatlow specific heatconductioninsulation
- 157. Multiple ChoiceTo check if a stove top is hot, you place your hand near the top of the stove and feel that it is warm without touching it. You can feel the heat from the stove-top because of __________ .conductionradiationconvectioncondensation
- 158. Multiple ChoiceA liquid thermometer works because liquid inside _______ when warmed.expandscontractssolidifiescondenses
- 159. Multiple ChoiceWhen a pot of water is put on a stove, the water at the top gets hot primarily by _________ .radiationconductionconvectioncondensation
- 160. Multiple ChoiceThe lowest possible temperature is ___________ .Zero degrees-273 degrees FahrenheitZero Kelvin- 273 degrees Kelvin
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