Science Unit 2 "Energy" Test

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13 questions
9

Match each type of energy with its description

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Kinetic energy
comes from movement
Nuclear Energy
comes from heat
Mechanical Energy
comes from a chemical reaction, like eating
Thermal Energy
comes from a nuclear reaction
Chemical Energy
is associated with light
Sonic Energy
comes from sound
Gravitational Energy
is associated with gravity
Potential Energy
comes from an object's position
Electromagnetic Energy
comes from motion of a body
2
Velocity is both __________ and __________
1

The more force applied, the ________ the energy

2

Match each of the following forces to their definitions

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
drag
the opposing force of air on a flying object
friction
created when two objects rub against each other
2
__________ energy becomes __________ energy when an object starts moving.
2

Which lamp has a closed circuit? Which lamp has an open circuit?

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Closed circuit
Open circuit
2
The kinetic energy of an object depends on __________ and __________
5

Sort the objects with the least (top) to the most (bottom) kinetic energy

3

Match each example to the type of heat transfer that it represents.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
sunlight warming a rock
conduction
warm air rising to the sky
radiation
burning a hand on a metal spoon
convection
1

Sound is an efficient way to send information

1

What is the source of petroleum?

2

Select all that apply: Why is nonrenewable energy favored over renewable energy?

4

Match each type of energy to its source

  • ocean waves and tides
  • heat from Earth's core
  • water falling through a dam
  • radiation from the sun
  • Geothermal
  • Solar
  • Hydropower
  • Hydroelectric