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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following energy transformations occur when a lamp that is plugged into a wall socket is functioning correctly?Chemical to lightElectrical to chemicalElectrical to lightChemical to electrical
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following shows an energy transformation from chemical energy to electrical to light energy?A bolt of lightning lights the night sky.A candle glows brightly in the dark.A fire in a fireplace lights up a room.A battery causes a flashlight to shine.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat energy transformations take place when a battery-operated radio is in use?Electrical to chemical to lightSound to chemical to mechanicalChemical to electrical to soundLight to electrical to thermal
- 4. Multiple ChoicePeople 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?mechanical to thermal to electricalchemical to mechanical to thermalmechanical to chemical to soundchemical to sound to electrical
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following devices transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy?An e-readera fana manual pencil sharpeneripod
- 6. Multiple ChoiceA television works by transforming electrical energy into what other kinds of energy?Light, thermal, and soundThermal, chemical, and solarSound, mechanical, and electricalLight, chemical, and mechanical
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following shows the correct order of the energy transformations that occur when green plants produce their food from the Sun’s energy?chemical to thermallight to chemicalthermal to lightchemical to electrical
- 8. Multiple Choice
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 —solarlightthermalmechanical - 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich energy conversion is taking place when you put gasoline in a car?thermal -> electricalmechanical -> electricalchemical -> mechanicalmechanical -> electromagnetic
- 10. 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
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhen you eat pizza, Chemical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.SolarElectricalMechanicalChemical
- 12. Multiple ChoiceElectrical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.ThermalSolarElectricalNone
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhen the light changes, Potential Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.PotentialMechanicalThermalKinetic
- 14. Multiple ChoiceSolar Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.MechanicalSolarSoundElectrical
- 15. Multiple ChoiceElectrical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.SolarMechanicalChemicalElectrical
- 16. Multiple ChoiceElectrical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.MechanicalSolarElectricalThermal
- 17. Multiple ChoiceKinetic Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.SolarElectricalThermalPotential
- 18. Multiple ChoiceMechanical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.SolarMechanicalElectricalPotential
- 19. Multiple ChoiceChemical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.ThermalSolarMechanicalChemical
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe Electrical Energy of the stove is transferred to _____ Energy.SolarThermalPotentialElectrical
- 21. Multiple Choice
What energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis?
Chemical --> Radiant
Thermal --> Chemical
Radiant --> Chemical
Mechanical --> Thermal
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich items would have this energy transformation: chemical energy -> mechanical energy?person runningcandle burningwindmill turningplaying a violin
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich items would have this energy transformation: chemical energy -> thermal and light energy?tanning bedcandle burningwindmill turningsolar calcultor
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich items would have this energy transformation: chemical energy -> electrical, light and thermal energy?turning on a flashlightnuclear power plantdigesting an appletanning bed
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich items would have this energy transformation: nuclear energy -> electrical energy?tree growing fruitnuclear power plantsolar calculatorwindmill turning
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhich items would have this energy transformation: light energy -> chemical energy?tree growing fruitperson runningsolar calculatorwindmill turning
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhich items would have this energy transformation: electrical energy -> thermal energy?turning on a flashlightperson runningiron for your clothescandle burning
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhich items would have this energy transformation: light energy -> electrical energy?solar calculatorturning on a flashlightcandle burninga toaster
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhich is an advantage of installing solar panels?Reduced amount of air polllutionHigh cost to installNumber of cloudy daysUse of nonrenewable resources
- 30. Multiple ChoiceOil, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal - What do these items have in common?They are examples of inexhaustible energy resources.They are examples of renewable energy resources.They are examples of energy resources that do not cause pollution.They are examples of nonrenewable energy resources.
- 31. Multiple ChoiceHydropowerproduces no air pollutioncan be built in any locationhas no construction costsuses a nonrenewable resource
- 32. Multiple ChoiceStored energy in water behind a dam falls and changes into mechanical energy that turns a turbine that turns coils in a generator that produces electrical energy. What is this?Fossil Fuel Power PlantNonrenewable Power PlantNuclear Power PlantHydroelectric Power Plant
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWind energyis less expensive than fossil fuelsis difficult to utilize in areas with low wind availabilityis a renewable source of energyutilizes small or large areas of land not previously used
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following energy resources is nonrenewable?BiomassGeothermalFossil FuelHydropower
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhich energy resource, once depleted, is essentially nonrenewable?CoalSolarBiomassWind
- 36. Multiple ChoiceCoal, oil, and natural gas are _____ resources created from the remains of early plants and animals.naturalsmalllargewaste
- 37. Multiple Choice____ is the remains of plants and animals.BiomassNatural gasGeothermalHydropower
- 38. Multiple ChoiceThe type of energy that cattle create is ________?biomasssolarnatural gasnuclear
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of fossil fuel is mined from the ground?windcoalbiomassair
- 40. Multiple ChoiceFossil fuels are classified as nonrenewable because they.......require expensive equipmenttake millions of years to replacecan be found all overprovide all the energy we use
- 41. Multiple ChoiceEnergy from the sun is known as.........hydroelectric energygeothermal energysolar energywind energy
- 42. Multiple ChoiceFossil Fuels are formed...From the remains of organismsBy high winds and temperaturesIn shallow areas over short period of time.In shallow areas over short periods of time.
- 43. Multiple ChoiceOil, natural gas, and coal are called ________resources because they are not easy to replace.fossil fuelsconservationnatural resourcesnonrenewable
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhat characteristic do all renewable resources share?Produced by waste productsForm underground from dead organisms.Replaced in a short period of timeAllow energy to pass through them easily
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWater is renewable because it.......can be frozenimportant to all lifecan be replaced constantlycan evaporate
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhat is biomass?energy from the sunenergy from waterenergy from windenergy from plant and animal waste
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWhat are two advantages of geothermal energy?cheap and a lot pollutionexpensive and a lot of pollutioncheap and little pollutionexpensive and little pollution
- 48. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a disadvantage to Hydroelectricity?lots and lots of pollutionKills wild bird populationRadioactive wasteIncreases potential for flooding
- 49. Multiple ChoiceHow can I test that the air conditioner has the greatest impact on our electric bill?Set a constant temperature for a monthrecord daily temperature outsiderecord the daily amount of kWh usedall of the above
- 50. Multiple ChoiceSome power plants pump water down deep holes into hot rock. The hot rock heats the water, which turns the water into steam. The steam rushes back to Earth’s surface and is used to make electricity. This plant is generating which alternative energy resource?biomasswindsolar energygeothermal energy
- 51. Multiple Choice
Use the diagram to put the steps below in the correct order to describe how electrical energy is generated in an electrical power plant.
- Electricity is generated.
- Magnet spins between wire coils.
- Water is heated and changes to steam.
- Steam makes turbine spin.
- Fossil fuel is burned.
Steps 1, 3, 4, 2, then 5.
Steps 5, 2, 4, 3, then 1.
Steps 5, 3, 4, 2, then 1.
Steps 1, 2, 4, 3, then 5.
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