Change 1
Motion 1
Change 2
Motion 2
Energy and Change
100

What does cause mean?

something or someone that brings about a result or effect 

something used to grab or pinch

something or someone that brings about a result or effect

100

What does change mean?

to become something different or to move from one position to another 

to jump around in a circle

to become something different or to move from one position to another

100

What does create mean?

to bring into being 

to throw away

to bring into being

100

What does energy mean?

not tired

the ability to do work or cause change

the ability to do work or cause change

100

What does motion mean?

the way the sun shines

a change in the position of an object

a change in the position of an object

200

Which item has potential energy?

a rock on top of a hill

rollerskating in the park

a rock on top of a hill

200

Which shows kinetic energy?

a rock rolling down a hill

a flower in a pot

a rock rolling down a hill

200

Which item has potential energy?

a toy car in a box

a soccer ball kicked across the field

a toy car in a box

200

Which shows kinetic energy?

a skateboard in a rack

a skater skating down the street

a skater skating down the street

200

Which form of energy has the ability to have potential and kinetic energy?

mechanical energy

electrical energy

light energy

thermal energy

sound energy

mechanical energy

300



Jack pushed and pushed, and finally moved the new refrigerator into the kitchen. What is the BEST explanation of what happened?

Jack used energy to do work.

Jack had no energy and did no work.

Jack used all his potential energy.

Jack used energy but the refrigerator did all the work.

Jack used energy to do work.

300

Crack! The bat hits the ball.

Which best explains what happens when a baseball player hits a baseball with a bat? 

The baseball recycles the energy from the swing of the bat.

The swing of the bat pushes air particles against the ball.

Gravity is created, forcing the ball backward.

Energy is transferred from the bat to the ball.

Energy is transferred from the bat to the ball.

300

Energy is the ability to make something move or change. Which example shows energy being used to cause motion?

Michael heated water to make tea.

Cristopher roasted a marshmallow over a camp fire.

Rasheed kicked the soccer ball into the goal.

Alfonso watched a movie.

Rasheed kicked the soccer ball into the goal.

300

The reindeer are pulling Santa's sleigh.

Pushing and pulling are motions that require _________.

energy

friction

magic

strength

energy

300

Landon uses a golf ball to demonstrate how energy can cause changes. Which of these actions would NOT demonstrate a change caused by Landon applying energy to the ball?

She carries the ball to the tee.

She holds the ball in place on the tee.

She swings the club and sends the ball flying.

She gently taps the ball into the hole.

She holds the ball in place on the tee.

400
Which of the following is an example of energy causing motion?


a train sitting on a track

a girl pulling a wagon

a boy standing by a door

a light shining on a wall

a girl pulling a wagon

400

For breakfast, AJ placed a waffle in a toaster and pressed the lever down to heat the waffle. In terms of energy, what causes the waffle to pop out of the toaster?

thermal energy transfers to light energy

sound energy transfers to kinetic energy

light energy transfers to thermal energy

potential energy transfers to kinetic energy

potential energy transfers to kinetic energy

400

A baker was making a loaf of banana bread. They mixed ingredients together and placed the batter in the oven. Which type of energy caused the batter to turn into a loaf of bread?

light

thermal

potential

kinetic

thermal

400

Maggie and Judy were going to take their dog on a walk. Judy stood by the door as Maggie put the leash on the dog. Maggie held the leash and waited outside. Judy turned out the lights. The girls left for their walk. Which parts identify a way that energy can create change? Select two correct answers.


A. Judy turned out the lights.

B. Maggie waited outside.

C. Maggie held the dog’s leash.

D. Maggie put the leash on the dog.

E. Judy stood by the door.

B. Maggie waited outside.

E. Judy stood by the door.

400

Penelope, Jasleyn, and Sandy are playing on the swings. Which type of energy is causing the girls to swining?

thermal energy transfers to light energy

sound energy transfers to kinetic energy

light energy transfers to thermal energy

potential energy transfers to kinetic energy

potential energy transfers to kinetic energy

500

Which of the following is an example of energy causing change?

Windmill spinning

bicycle sitting in a garage

toy car sitting on the ground

campfire that has been put out

Windmill spinning

500

Which of the following is the best example of energy causing motion? 

Jody puts a tray of water in the freezer to make ice.  

Jody lets go of a ball that rolls down a ramp.

Jody heats a slice of pizza in the microwave.

Jody puts on her new roller skates. 

Jody lets go of a ball that rolls down a ramp.

500

Which is the best example of energy causing an object to change its form? 

Jacob melts a stick of butter in a pan on the stove.

Jacob slides down a slide at the playground.

Jacob throws a baseball with his brother.

Jacob rides his bicycle down the street.

Jacob melts a stick of butter in a pan on the stove.

500

Taro left his toys outside on a windy day. On which of these objects did the wind's energy have the greatest effect? 

toy car

baseball

pinwheel

hockey stick

pinwheel

500

Which of the following does NOT describe a situation in which an object’s motion is likely to change? 

A girl is holding a toy car at the top of a ramp.

A batter has just made contact with a softball. 

A boy is about to catch a baseball with his mitt. 

A student is reading a book while sitting at his desk.

A student is reading a book while sitting at his desk.

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