Classifying Energy
Energy Changes
Random Facts
Energy Resources
100

Energy can be exchanged for which of the following. 

A. Matter 

B. Other forms of energy 

C. Work 

D. All of the above 

D. All of the above. 

100

When does an extreme pogo stunt performer reach his maximum gravitational potential?

At the top of his jump. 

100

What city is known as the “Windy City“?

Chicago 

100

Presently, over 85% of the worlad’s energy demands are being met by _____. 


nonrenewable energy resources. 

200

Which of the following is the best example of kinetic energy?

A. An avalanche flow 

B. A Bundle of firewood

C. A case of dynamite 

D. A compressed spring 

A. An avalanche flow

200

Most man made energy transformation are ___ efficient. 

20-40%

200

A “mouth organ“ is also known as a:

Harmonica. 

200

True or False:

Oil is the one fossil fuel that is naturally forming today. 

False. 

300

True or False:

In a closed system, the total amount of energy remains the same. 

True 

300

The sum of all forms of Kinetic and potential energy in a system is called_____. 


Mechanical energy 

300

”Bourgeoisie” is a term used to describe:


The middle class. 


300

Which of the following is not a benefit of using fossil fuels over other sources?

Fossil Fuels are able to be efficiently harvested using existing technology. 

Fossil fuels are energy dense. 

Fossil fuels are fairly inexpensive. 

Fossil fuels are nonrenewable energy resources.

Fossil fuels are nonrenewable energy resources. 

400

True or False:

The energy found in foos molecules is an example of potential energy. 

True. 

400
Identify two ways that some energy is wasted or “lost“ during the process of transforming fossil fuel at a power plant into the light of a light bulb.

Energy can be lost through heat, light, friction, sound, or transmission of electricity. 

400

What is the main ingredient in tofu?

Soybeans

400

In which of the following moments would an extreme pogo stick have the greatest amount of kinetic energy?

As the rider has descended halfway through the air. 

As the rider is at the top of his jump

As the rider’s stick first touches the ground. 

As the stick’s cylinder is completely compressed. 

As the riders stick first touches the ground. 

500

How much gravitational potential energy does an 80 Kg skydiver have if he is about to jump out of an airplane 3850 m above the ground?

3, 020, 000 J 

500

A plate of cookies would be best described as having ____ energy.

Chemical potential. 

500

Where does Curious George live?

New York City. 

500

True or false:

Wind and solar farms take up more space than a fossil fuel power plant. 

True 

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