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Energy of an object based on its position, chemical composition, or condition is which type of energy.
a) kinetic
b) potential
c) mechanical
b) potential
What do we call the type of energy that is "moving electrons"?
a) electrical energy
b) thermal energy
c) sound energy
a) electrical energy
Most of the energy resources we use are _____________________ because we can't replenish them as quickly as we use them.
a) renewable
b) non-renewable
b) non-renewable
Which of the following is a con of wind energy?
a) it's a fast growing source of electricity
b) supplies can be unpredictable at times
c) it's inexhaustible, free, and clean
b) supplies can be unpredictable at times
What is the difference in chemical energy and nuclear energy?
a) chemical is found in bonds, nuclear is found in the nucleus
b) chemical is kinetic, nuclear is potential
c) chemical uses forces, nuclear does work
a) chemical is found in bonds, nuclear is found in the nucleus
Energy of an object based on its motion is called which of the following?
a) kinetic
b) potential
c) elastic
a) kinetic
This type of energy is locked in the nucleus of an atom:
a) electrical energy
b) radiant energy
c) nuclear energy
c) nuclear energy
Thermal energy always transfers from:
a) cold to cool objects
b) hot to cold object
c) cold to warm objects
b) hot to cold object
Where is the best location(s) for obtaining geothermal energy?
a) regions with recent volcanic activity
b) regions close to the equator
c) regions with very hot climates
a) regions with recent volcanic activity
One major concern about nuclear energy is how to:
a) prevent a hole in the ozone
b) reduce levels of CO2 in the atmosphere
c) store the waste product safely
c) store the waste product safely
Which word means "the ability to do work or cause a change"?
a) Potential Energy
b) Kinetic Energy
c) Energy
c) Energy
This type of energy is stored in fossil fuels and batteries:
a) chemical energy
b) electrical energy
c) nuclear energy
a) chemical energy
Sunburn is an example of which energy type?
a) conduction
b) convection
c) radiant
c) radiant
Which is a con of geothermal energy?
a) it requires lots of space and sunlight
b) it is used faster than it can be replenished
c) it can only occured in regions with magma close to the surface
c) it can only occured in regions with magma close to the surface
Which is disadvantage of hydroelectric energy?
a) building dams can be very expensive
b) harnessing water is inexpensive
c) rivers are available in many areas
a) building dams can be very expensive
Energy moving from one object to another object is called:
a) energy transfer
b) energy transformation
c) law of conservation of energy
a) energy transfer
What do we call the kinetic energy of particles (heat)?
a) potential energy
b) thermal energy
c) chemical energy
b) thermal energy
Heat transfer through direct touch is which type of heat transfer?
a) conduction
b) convection
c) radiation
a) conduction
What are the three major fossil fuels?
a) coal, wood, biomass
b) oil, coal, natural gas
c) natural gas, biomass, oil
b) oil, coal, natural gas
What is an advantage to hydroelectric energy?
a) rivers are available in many areas
b) harnessing water is impossible
c) building dams is expensive
a) rivers are available in many areas
The Law of Conservation of Energy states that:
a) energy can be created, but not destroyed
b) energy can not be created or destroyed
c) energy can't be created, but it can be destroyed
b) energy can not be created or destroyed
Stretching a rubber band back is an example of which type of energy?
a) thermal energy
b) sound energy
c) elastic energy
c) elastic energy
Which type of heat transfer is through particles, waves, or rays?
a) conduction
b) convection
c) radiation
c) radiation
Why are fossil fuels non-renewable?
a) they are made from heat & pressure
b) they take a LONG time to form
c) they can only be found underground
b) they take a LONG time to form
Which is a true statement:
a) renewable energy sources create less pollution, and can be replenished fairly easily
b) non-renewalbe energy sources create less pollution, and can be replenished fairly easily
a) renewable energy sources create less pollution, and can be replenished fairly easily