Energy: Forms, Transfer, and Uses | Science for 3rd Graders

Question 1

When you plug a lamp into an outlet, what type of energy does it use to light up?

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Electrical energy

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Light energy

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Heat energy

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Chemical energy

Question 2

What is the scientific term for things that can make objects move or change?

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Energy

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Machines

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Money

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People

Question 3

Which of these is not a type of energy?

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Water

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Light

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Heat

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Sound

Question 4

Energy can make things move, change temperature, or light up. Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

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Your favorite toy

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The movement of a rolling ball

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The warmth of a hot cup of soup

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The water flowing down a waterfall

Question 5

Which of these cannot be used to light up a room?

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Wind

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Electricity

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Fire

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Sunlight

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

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Gravity

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Light

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Sound

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Heat

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a form of energy that can make objects move?

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Money

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Heat

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Electricity

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Sound

Question 8

Which of these energy sources is NOT made from something that was once living?

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Solar energy

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Wind energy

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Fossil fuels

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Wood energy

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a type of energy that can make things move?

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A happy feeling

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Sunlight

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A rolling ball

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A flowing river

Question 10

Before you throw a heavy ball, what type of energy does it have?

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Potential energy

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Kinetic energy

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Electrical energy

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Light energy

Question 11

Which energy source is NOT renewable?

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Fossil fuels

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Solar energy

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Wind energy

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Hydroelectric energy

Question 12

Which of these energy sources cannot be replaced naturally over time?

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Natural gas

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Solar energy

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Wind energy

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Hydroelectric energy

Question 13

When you kick a ball, what type of energy do you transfer to the ball?

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Kinetic energy

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Heat energy

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Light energy

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Sound energy

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a type of energy that can make things change or move?

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Apples

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Light

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Heat

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Electricity

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

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Love

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Light

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Heat

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Sound

Question 16

When you stretch a rubber band, what type of energy is stored within it?

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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 17

Which of these is NOT a type of energy we study in science class?

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Happiness

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Light

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Heat

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

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Jumping

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Light

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Sound

Question 19

Which of these energy sources can we use again and again without it running out?

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Solar

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Coal

Question 20

Which of these objects has kinetic energy because it is moving?

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A soccer ball rolling across the field

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A book resting on a desk

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A lit candle sitting on a table

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a form of energy that we can see or hear?

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A thought

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Sunlight

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A ringing bell

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An electric current

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a type of energy?

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Gravity

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Light

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Sound

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Heat

Question 23

What type of energy does a car in motion possess?

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Kinetic energy

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Heat energy

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Stored energy

Question 24

You have a ball held high above your head. What type of energy does the ball have because of its position?

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Potential energy

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Kinetic energy

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Thermal energy

Question 25

Which of these actions helps save energy at home?

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Turning off electronics when not in use

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Leaving lights on when not in use

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Keeping the refrigerator door open

Question 26

What is the best way to describe energy?

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Energy is the power to make things happen.

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Energy is a kind of matter that you can see and touch.

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Energy can be created or gotten rid of.

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Energy can always be seen by people.

Question 27

Which type of energy can make objects feel warm or cool?

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Thermal energy

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

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Light energy

Question 28

What are two ways we can save energy at home?

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Turn off lights when leaving a room and unplug electronics when not in use

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Use a hair dryer to dry your hands after washing them and leave the TV on all day

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Turn up the thermostat in the winter and open windows in the summer

Question 29

What can you do to help save energy at home?

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Unplug electronics when not in use

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Use energy-efficient appliances

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Leave the lights on in empty rooms

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Set the thermostat to a higher temperature in the summer

Question 30

Which of these energy sources is NOT replaced naturally on a human timescale?

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Fossil fuels

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Solar energy

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Wind energy

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Water energy

Question 31

Which of these is **not** a type of energy?

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Sadness

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Heat

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Light

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Sound

Question 32

In a closed system, what happens to the total amount of energy according to the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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It remains constant over time.

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It increases over time.

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It decreases over time.

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It becomes negative over time.

Question 33

Which of these energy sources cannot be replaced naturally over a short period of time?

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Fossil fuels

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Solar energy

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Wind energy

Question 34

Which everyday object is an example of a wheel and axle?

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A doorknob

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A seesaw

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A ramp

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A screw

Question 35

Which type of energy is stored in an object because of its position or movement?

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Potential and kinetic energy

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Chemical energy

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Thermal energy

Question 36

When a ball is thrown in the air, what type of energy does it have at its highest point?

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Potential energy

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Kinetic energy

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Thermal energy

Question 37

Which fuel source is formed from the ancient remains of living organisms?

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Fossil fuels

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Wood

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Solar energy

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Wind energy

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a source of energy?

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A rock

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The sun

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A battery

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Food

Question 39

How does burning fossil fuels contribute to climate change?

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Fossil fuels release gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, causing global warming.

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Fossil fuels are a renewable resource that can be used without harming the environment.

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Fossil fuels have no impact on air or water quality.

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Alternative energy sources, like solar and wind power, are more harmful to the environment than fossil fuels.

Question 40

How do machines help us do work more easily?

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Machines reduce the amount of force we need to use or help us move objects farther.

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Machines can change all the energy they get into useful energy.

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Machines can make energy appear from nowhere.

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Machines are only good for lifting heavy things.

Question 41

Energy can change forms but cannot be destroyed. Which of these examples shows energy being transformed from one form to another?

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A battery powers a flashlight.

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A plant uses sunlight to make food.

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A car uses gasoline to move.

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A magnet attracts a paperclip.

Question 42

What does the term 'non-renewable' mean when describing fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels take a very long time to form naturally and cannot be easily replaced.

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Fossil fuels can be easily replaced naturally.

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Fossil fuels will never run out.

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Fossil fuels cannot be used to generate energy.

Question 43

What is the primary distinction between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?

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Non-renewable sources originate from fossil fuels, while renewable sources come from replenishable natural resources.

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Renewable sources are limited in use, while non-renewable sources can be used repeatedly.

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Renewable sources are more costly to produce than non-renewable sources.

Question 44

How does being more energy efficient help us use less fossil fuels?

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Using less energy means we need to produce less energy, which means burning less fossil fuels.

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Only homes can be energy efficient, not businesses.

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Energy efficiency doesn't really make a difference in how much fossil fuels we use.

Question 45

How does using energy from the sun or wind instead of burning fuels like coal or gas help slow down climate change?

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Burning fuels releases greenhouse gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, causing climate change. Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power do not produce these gases.

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Renewable energy is more efficient than burning fuels, so we need less of it to power our homes and businesses.

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Renewable energy is cheaper than burning fuels, so it saves us money.

Question 46

How do renewable and non-renewable energy sources differ?

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Renewable energy sources are naturally replaced, while non-renewable energy sources are not.

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Non-renewable energy sources are more dependable than renewable energy sources.

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Both renewable and non-renewable energy sources have no environmental impact.

Question 47

When you throw a baseball, what kind of energy does it have because it's moving?

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

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Electrical energy

Question 48

Question: What is energy?

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Energy is the ability of something to make things move or change.

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Energy is a type of matter that can be weighed and measured.

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Energy is a feeling that humans experience.

Question 49

What happens when energy moves from one object to another?

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The energy changes its form.

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The energy disappears.

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The energy is lost forever.

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Nothing happens.

Question 50

What is the main source of energy for plants to grow?

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Sunlight

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Wind

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Water

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Air

Question 51

Which of these is a source of energy that will never run out?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear energy

Question 52

What is the difference between stored energy and energy in motion?

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Stored energy is ready to be used, while energy in motion is being used.

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Energy in motion is ready to be used, while stored energy is being used.

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Both stored energy and energy in motion are ready to be used.

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Both stored energy and energy in motion are being used.

Question 53

What does a battery do in a circuit?

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Stores energy

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Lets electricity flow

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Changes energy from one form to another

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Protects the circuit from damage

Question 54

Which of these is an example of energy stored in chemicals?

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A burning match

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A flowing river

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A swinging pendulum

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A solar panel

Question 55

Which of these is a type of mechanical energy?

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A rolling ball

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A burning candle

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A flowing river

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Sunlight

Question 56

Which of these is a source of energy that will never run out?

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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 57

How does energy move through an ecosystem?

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From plants to animals to bugs that eat dead things

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From animals to plants to bugs that eat dead things

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From bugs that eat dead things to animals to plants

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Energy does not move through an ecosystem

Question 58

Which of these is NOT a renewable energy source?

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Fossil fuels

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Sunlight

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Wind

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Water flowing in a river

Question 59

Which energy source is still being developed by scientists and has the potential to provide a clean and limitless energy supply?

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Nuclear fusion

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Solar energy

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Wind energy

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Geothermal energy

Question 60

As an energy manager, how would you create a plan to save energy for your company? Include energy audits, employee training, and technology upgrades in your answer.

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Conduct energy audits to find areas where energy is wasted, train employees on energy-saving habits, and upgrade to energy-efficient technologies.

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Hire an energy expert to make a plan, train employees on energy conservation, and put in solar panels.

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Do energy audits and upgrade to energy-efficient technologies, but don't train employees.

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Put in solar panels and train employees, but don't do energy audits.

Question 61

What type of energy is kept in objects and can be used later?

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Stored energy

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Light energy

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Heat energy

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Sound energy

Question 62

Which of the following options is NOT a form of energy that we use every day?

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Happiness

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Heat

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Light

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Wind

Question 63

Which of the following is an example of how we use energy to get work done?

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When a car drives

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When a person reads a book

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When a tree grows

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When a cloud floats

Question 64

When we say that energy is 'conserved', what does it mean?

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Energy can change its shape, but never disappear

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Energy can be created or destroyed

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We can use up all of the energy in the world

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Energy can be stored forever