Energy: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Fifth Graders

Question 1

What is an example of thermal energy?

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A steaming cup of coffee

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A speeding car

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A stretched rubber band

Question 2

A ball is thrown into the air and falls back to the ground. What happens to the total amount of energy in the system during this process?

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The total energy remains the same throughout the process.

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The total energy increases as the ball moves up.

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The total energy decreases as the ball falls back to the ground.

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The total energy is converted into heat as the ball moves through the air.

Question 3

Why is energy efficiency important in our daily lives? Give two specific examples of how we can improve energy efficiency in our homes.

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Energy efficiency saves money and reduces our reliance on fossil fuels.

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Energy efficiency only benefits large industries, not individuals.

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Energy efficiency is not important because energy is always readily available.

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Energy efficiency measures are too expensive to implement.

Question 4

A solar-powered car is parked in the sunlight. Describe the energy transformations that occur as the sunlight interacts with the car, enabling it to move.

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Sunlight transforms into electrical energy in the solar panels, then into chemical energy in the battery, and finally into kinetic energy as the car moves.

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Sunlight directly converts into kinetic energy, propelling the car.

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Sunlight converts into thermal energy, heating the car's engine, which then drives the wheels.

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Sunlight transforms into potential energy stored in the car's battery, which later converts into kinetic energy as the car moves.

Question 5

A roller coaster car is at the top of a hill. What type of energy does it have at this point, and what type of energy will it have as it rolls down the hill?

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Potential energy at the top, kinetic energy at the bottom

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Kinetic energy at the top, potential energy at the bottom

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Thermal energy at the top and bottom

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No energy at the top, kinetic energy at the bottom

Question 6

What was the first type of energy that humans used, and what did they mainly use it for?

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Fire, for warmth, cooking, and protection

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Electricity, for lighting and communication

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Wind, for sailing and power generation

Question 7

When a hybrid car brakes, what happens to its energy of motion?

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It is converted into heat energy.

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It is stored as energy of position.

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It is lost as heat.

Question 8

Which energy source can be naturally replenished in a relatively short amount of time?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear energy

Question 9

Imagine you're a historian studying the remarkable journey of humans in harnessing energy. Which of these technologies came about first?

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Windmills

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Steam Engine

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Fossil Fuels

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Solar Cells

Question 10

When you turn on a light switch, what type of energy conversion occurs in the light bulb?

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Electrical energy to light energy

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Electrical energy to heat energy

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Light energy to electrical energy

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Heat energy to light energy

Question 11

What does it mean when something is called energy-efficient?

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Using less energy to do the same task.

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Only important for large businesses.

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Only means saving money on bills.

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There's not much we can do to be energy-efficient.

Question 12

How does energy move through a food chain? Describe the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers.

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Energy starts with producers, then goes to consumers, and finally to decomposers.

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Decomposers start the food chain by releasing energy from dead plants and animals.

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Energy flows in a circle through a food chain, with decomposers giving energy back to producers.

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Consumers get energy directly from the sun, so producers aren't needed in a food chain.

Question 13

How have energy technologies evolved over time?

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Energy technologies have improved, leading to more efficient and eco-friendly energy production.

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Energy technologies have shifted from renewable to non-renewable sources.

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Energy consumption has increased without significant technological advancements.

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Fossil fuel use has recently declined due to environmental concerns.

Question 14

When a ball is thrown straight up, at the highest point of its journey, which type of energy will it have the most of, and which type will it have the least of?

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Most potential energy, least kinetic energy

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Most kinetic energy, least potential energy

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Equal amounts of potential and kinetic energy

Question 15

Which of the following is energy stored in an object because of its position or shape?

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B. Potential energy

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A. Kinetic energy

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C. Thermal energy

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D. Electrical energy

Question 16

When an object is cooled, what happens to its thermal energy?

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B. It decreases

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A. It increases

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C. It remains the same

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D. It changes into potential energy

Question 17

When a ball is thrown up in the air, which form of energy does it have the most of at the top of its path?

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B. Potential energy

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A. Kinetic energy

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C. Thermal energy

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D. Electrical energy

Question 18

Which material allows heat to flow through it easily?

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B. Glass

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A. Wood

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C. Rubber

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D. Air

Question 19

What device changes electrical energy into movement?

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C. Electric motor

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A. Battery

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B. Solar panel

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D. Generator

Question 20

How does energy travel from the sun to the earth?

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B. Radiation

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A. Convection

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C. Conduction

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D. Insulation

Question 21

Imagine a ball rolling down a hill. What type of energy does the ball possess?

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

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Thermal energy

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Electrical energy

Question 22

When an object falls, what happens to its potential energy?

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Transforms into kinetic energy

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Increases

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Decreases

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Stays the same

Question 23

What's the primary energy source for life on Earth?

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The sun

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Wind

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Water

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Fossil fuels

Question 24

Which of these energy sources can be naturally replenished?

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Solar power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear power

Question 25

How can you tell the difference between direct and indirect contact?

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Direct contact involves touching, while indirect contact does not

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Indirect contact involves touching, while direct contact does not

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There's no difference between them

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Both involve touching

Question 26

Which device converts electrical energy into mechanical energy?

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Fan

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Light bulb

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Battery

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Solar panel

Question 27

What type of energy does an object have because of its position or height?

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Potential energy

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Kinetic energy

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Thermal energy

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Electrical energy

Question 28

Which of the following is not a form of energy?

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Shape

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Kinetic energy

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Thermal energy

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Electrical energy

Question 29

Which material is a good conductor of heat?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 30

Which device converts electrical energy into sound energy?

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Speaker

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Battery

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Solar panel

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Wind turbine

Question 31

Why does a ball thrown in the air eventually fall to the ground?

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Gravity

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Friction

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Air resistance

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Inertia

Question 32

Which of the following is not a renewable energy source?

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Fossil fuels

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Solar energy

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Wind energy

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Hydropower

Question 33

How does a refrigerator work?

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It removes heat from the inside.

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It converts heat into cold.

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It converts cold into heat.

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It adds heat to the inside.

Question 34

What is a measure of the amount of energy an object has?

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Energy

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Temperature

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Power

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Force

Question 35

What is the energy of a moving object called?

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

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Thermal energy

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Elastic energy

Question 36

Which of the following is a clear example of kinetic energy?

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A vehicle in motion

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A large rock resting on the ground

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A warm cup of tea

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A stretched rubber band

Question 37

What is the fundamental concept described by the law of conservation of energy?

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Energy can be transformed from one form to another, but its total amount stays the same.

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Energy is always lost during energy transfer or conversion.

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Kinetic energy is constantly changing to potential energy.

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Heat always moves from cold objects to warm objects.

Question 38

Identify the option that is NOT a form of thermal energy:

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Electricity flowing through a circuit

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Radiant heat from a cozy fire

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The visible light coming from the sun

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Heat coming directly from the sun

Question 39

What is the primary source of energy for our planet, Earth?

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The sun, our radiant star

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The moon, our mysterious neighbor

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Wind, the invisible force

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Geothermal energy, the heat from deep within

Question 40

Describe the main difference between kinetic and potential energy.

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Kinetic energy is energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy.

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Kinetic energy is energy of heat, while potential energy is energy of gravity.

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Kinetic energy is energy of light, while potential energy is energy of sound.

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Kinetic energy is energy of matter, while potential energy is energy of antimatter.

Question 41

Which device allows us to convert electrical energy into light energy?

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A light bulb, the common source of illumination

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A solar panel, capturing the sun's energy

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A battery, storing electrical energy

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A generator, producing electricity

Question 42

Explain the relationship between heat and temperature.

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Heat is a form of energy, while temperature measures the degree of hotness or coldness.

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Heat and temperature are identical concepts.

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Temperature is a form of energy, while heat measures the degree of hotness or coldness.

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Heat and temperature are unrelated concepts.

Question 43

What is the concept described by the second law of thermodynamics?

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Entropy, or disorder, inevitably increases in closed systems.

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Energy can neither be created nor destroyed.

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Heat flows from cold objects to warm objects.

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The total amount of energy in the universe remains constant.

Question 44

Which of these options represents a renewable energy source?

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Solar energy, utilizing the sun's radiation

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Fossil fuels, the remains of ancient life forms

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Nuclear energy, harnessing the power of atoms

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Natural gas, a fossil fuel primarily composed of methane

Question 45

Which of the following is not a form of energy?

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Weight

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Heat

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Light

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Motion

Question 46

Which process changes chemical energy into thermal energy?

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Burning

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Photosynthesis

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Evaporation

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Condensation

Question 47

The First Law of Thermodynamics states:

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Energy can neither be created nor destroyed

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Heat only flows from warm to cold objects

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Machines that run forever are impossible

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Disorder always increases

Question 48

Which device transfers energy through conduction?

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Heatsink

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Solar panel

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Battery

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Light bulb

Question 49

A student drops a book from a height. What happens to the book's potential energy as it falls?

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Decreases

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Increases

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Remains the same

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Changes to kinetic energy

Question 50

Which energy source is renewable?

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Wind power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear power

Question 51

When gasoline is burned in a car engine, what type of energy conversion occurs?

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Chemical to mechanical

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Mechanical to thermal

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Thermal to electrical

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Electrical to kinetic

Question 52

Which of the following materials conducts electricity well?

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Copper

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Rubber

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Wood

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Glass

Question 53

Which law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed?

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First law

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Second law

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Third law

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Fourth law

Question 54

How can energy be transferred from one object to another?

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By conduction, convection, and radiation

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Only by conduction

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Only by convection

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Only by radiation

Question 55

Which energy source can be replaced naturally over time?

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Wind

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Coal

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Oil

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Natural gas

Question 56

Which statement about machine efficiency and energy loss is true?

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The higher the efficiency, the less energy is lost as heat.

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The lower the efficiency, the less energy is lost as heat.

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The efficiency is not related to the amount of energy lost as heat.

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The higher the efficiency, the more energy is lost as heat.

Question 57

When a ball is thrown into the air, what type of energy does it have as it travels upward?

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Both kinetic and potential energy

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Kinetic energy only

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Potential energy only

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Neither kinetic nor potential energy

Question 58

Which of the following energy sources is renewable?

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Solar energy

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Fossil fuels

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Nuclear energy

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Natural gas

Question 59

What is the name of the law that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed?

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Law of conservation of energy

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First law of thermodynamics

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Second law of thermodynamics

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Third law of thermodynamics

Question 60

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity?

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Metal

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Rubber

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Wood

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Plastic

Question 61

What is the process by which heat energy is transferred through direct contact between objects called?

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

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Evaporation

Question 62

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of energy conservation?

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Increased reliance on fossil fuels

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Reduced pollution

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Lower energy costs

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Improved energy efficiency

Question 63

What is the name of the force that pulls objects towards each other?

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Friction

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Electrostatic force

Question 64

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of energy?

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Color (a property of light)

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Kinetic energy (energy of motion)

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Potential energy (stored energy)

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Thermal energy (heat energy)