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Science, Physics
9th
grade
Thermal Energy/Conservation of Energy Review
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of conduction?
Burning yourself on a hot object
Sunshine on a nice day
A hot air balloon
A campfire
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of convection?
Wind Currents
Chocolate melting in your hand
Your desk getting hot after working on your computer
Feeling the sunshine while laying on the beach
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the best example of radiation?
Heating a pot on the stove
The air in your attic being hotter than the rest of the house
Sitting by a fireplace to keep warm
A hot air balloon
- 4. Multiple Choice
Copper, iron, silver, and steel are examples of good __________.
Conductors
Insulators
- 5. Multiple Choice
Wood, paper, styrofoam, and air are all examples of __________.
Conductors
Insulators
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best represents thermal energy?
An athlete running on a track
Keeping food warm under a heat lamp
Plugging in your phone charger
Energy stored in the food you eat
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which correctly describes the change in energy as a ball rolls off of a shelf?
Potential energy decreases and kinetic energy increases
Potential energy increases and kinetic energy decreases
Potential energy increases and kinetic energy stays the same
Potential energy stays the same and kinetic energy decreases
- 8. Multiple Choice
Energy due to an object's position above the Earth is called _________.
Electromagnetic Energy
Kinetic Energy
Chemical Energy
Potential Energy
- 9. Multiple Choice
Energy from movement is called __________.
Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy
Radiant Energy
Thermal Energy
- 10. Multiple Choice
When does kinetic energy change to potential energy?
When a car stalls at the top of a hill
A ball rolls off of a porch
A pitcher throws a curveball
A child jumps into a pool
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which is an example of chemical energy?
Light from a light bulb
A battery
A roller coaster coming down the hill
Wind
- 12. Multiple Choice
A student who is sitting still at their desk has:
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
Radiant Energy
Nuclear Energy
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which has the most kinetic energy?
A book on a shelf
A baby asleep in a crib
A parked car
A waterfall
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