Energy and Electricity

1.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

What charge does a proton have?

negative (-)

positive (+)

neutral or no charge (0)

2.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

What is a fission reaction?

The process of splitting the nucleus of an atom.

The process of combining atoms to form a larger atom.

The process of changing the physical arrangement of

particles.

The process of combining atoms together into a molecule.

3.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

What charge does an electron have?

negative (-)

positive (+)

neutral or no charge (0)

4.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

The unit of measurement for electricity is...

Calories

Watts

Grams

Meters

5.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Rancho Buena Vista High School creates electricity using _______ power.

nuclear

wind

solar

coal

6.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

What is a fusion reaction?

The process of splitting the nucleus of an atom.

The process of combining atoms to form a larger atom.

The process of changing the physical arrangement of

particles.

The process of combining atoms together into a molecule.

7.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is a renewable source of power?

oil

coal

nuclear

wind

8.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Which type of power plant was San Onofre before it was deactivated in 2013?

natural gas

nuclear

coal

hydroelectric

9.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Which of the following releases radiation?

geothermal

natural gas

solar

nuclear

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is a description of a thermal energy power plant?

A fossil fuel is burned or uranium goes through fission to boil water. The steam spins a turbine that spins a generator, making electricity.

The wind pushes a fan-like blade spinning a turbine which spins a generator, making electricity.

Water flows downhill through a dam, spinning a turbine which spins a generator, making electricity.

Light hits a panel and a reaction occurs transforming the energy into electricity.

11.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Electricity involves _________ flowing through thin metal wires.

protons

neutrons

electrons

atoms

12.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Which WOULDN'T be a conductor?

copper

plastic

gold

salt water

13.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

What charge does an neutron have?

negative (-)

positive (+)

neutral or no charge (0)

14.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Which type of power plant is the Palomar Energy Center in Escondido?

natural gas

nuclear

coal

hydroelectric

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