Main Idea
What is the main idea of the text?
A Energy is something that must be saved.
B Energy is used everywhere in the world.
C Energy costs too much money.
D Energy is being underused.
Answer: A Energy is something that must be saved.
Which detail from the text supports the main idea?
A “For thousands of years our planet has given us energy, lots of energy!”
B “If we want to keep our planet healthy, we must find better ways of getting and using energy.”
C “Energy is found everywhere in the world and comes in many forms.”
D “Think of fuel as stuff that has energy inside, just waiting to get out to do something.”
Answer: B “If we want to keep our planet healthy, we must find better ways of getting and using energy.”
Which type of energy comes from things that will not run out?
A Fossil fuel energy
B Nonrenewable energy
C Renewable energy
D Coal energy
Answer: C Renewable energy
What is energy?
A A kind of machine
B The ability to do work
C A type of fuel
D A kind of weather
Answer: B The ability to do work
What can happen if people use too much fossil fuel energy?
A Energy becomes free
B The environment can become polluted
C Plants stop growing
D Cars stop working
Answer: B The environment can become polluted
Which sentence supports the main idea?
A “For thousands of years our planet has given us energy, lots of energy!”
B “Think of energy as the stuff that makes things happen.”
C “We need energy for everything we do in life, and we need lots of it!”
D “We can damage our environment by using too much and wasting energy.”
Answer: D “We can damage our environment by using too much and wasting energy.”
Which detail supports the idea that saving energy is important?
A “Energy is the ability to do work.”
B “Energy is found everywhere in the world and comes in many forms.”
C “They won’t last forever, so it’s important to use what we have left wisely.”
D “If you want to stay warm, you need energy.”
Answer: C “They won’t last forever, so it’s important to use what we have left wisely.”
Which of these is a nonrenewable energy source?
A Wind
B Sunlight
C Water
D Oil
Answer: D Oil
What program helps businesses find ways to save energy?
A Global Warming
B Power Plants
C ENERGY STAR
D Renewable Energy
Answer: C ENERGY STAR
Why is energy efficiency important?
A It helps people use more electricity
B It helps save money and protect the environment
C It makes fossil fuels last forever
D It keeps houses colder
Answer: B It helps save money and protect the environment