Energy: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Fourth Graders

Question 1

You have two boxes with separate compartments. You put a hot object in one compartment and a cold object in the other compartment. What will happen to the temperatures of the objects over time?

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The hot object will get cooler, and the cold object will get warmer.

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The hot object will get hotter, and the cold object will get colder.

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Nothing will happen; the temperatures will stay the same.

Question 2

Which of these sources can be used to create energy without ever ending?

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Solar

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Wind

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Coal

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Natural Gas

Question 3

Why is your school installing solar panels on its roof?

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To save money on energy bills

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To produce more electricity than needed

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To become completely energy-independent

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To stop paying for electricity

Question 4

When a ball is thrown straight up in the air and reaches its highest point, which type of energy does it have?

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Potential energy

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Kinetic energy

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Thermal energy

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Chemical energy

Question 5

In photosynthesis, plants use sunlight's energy to change carbon dioxide and water into sugar and oxygen. What energy change happens during this process?

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Light energy becomes chemical energy in sugar.

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Light energy becomes sugar.

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Chemical energy becomes light energy.

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Light energy and carbon dioxide become sugar and oxygen.

Question 6

When a battery makes a flashlight shine, what kind of energy change happens?

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Chemical energy to light energy

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Light energy to electrical energy

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Electrical energy to heat energy

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Sound energy to movement energy

Question 7

How does conserving energy help reduce greenhouse gases?

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Conserving energy reduces the need for electricity, which means burning less fossil fuels and releasing fewer greenhouse gases.

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Conserving energy doesn't affect greenhouse gases.

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Conserving energy makes the Earth cooler, which reduces greenhouse gases.

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Conserving energy increases renewable energy, which reduces greenhouse gases.

Question 8

Which energy sources can generate electricity without releasing harmful gases into the environment?

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Solar

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Hydroelectric

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 9

Name the four main types of energy and provide an example for each.

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Light (sun), Heat (fire), Sound (radio), Electricity (battery)

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Light (sun), Heat (fire), Sound (water), Electricity (battery)

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Light (sun), Heat (fire), Sound (radio), Electricity (magnet)

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Light (water), Heat (fire), Sound (radio), Electricity (battery)

Question 10

When you turn on a flashlight powered by batteries, different forms of energy are involved. What are they, and how do they change?

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Chemical energy in the batteries transforms into light energy emitted by the bulb.

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The dark room absorbs light energy from the flashlight, which then turns into heat energy.

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Electrical energy from the batteries directly converts into light energy without any changes.

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The flashlight doesn't involve any energy transformations; it simply produces light energy.

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a source of energy that can be replaced naturally?

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Fossil fuels

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Sunlight

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Wind

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Water power

Question 12

How does electrical energy move through a circuit?

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Electrons flow from the negative terminal to the positive terminal of a battery.

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Protons flow from the positive terminal to the negative terminal of a battery.

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Neutrons move randomly within the circuit.

Question 13

When energy changes from one form to another, what happens to the total amount of energy in the system?

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It stays the same.

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It increases.

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It decreases.

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It depends on how well the energy is changed.

Question 14

Which of these examples shows energy being used?

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A light bulb lighting up

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A person running

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A person sitting still on a chair

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A book lying on a table

Question 15

Which of these is a form of energy?

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Light

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Water

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Air

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Money

Question 16

What is the process called when energy changes from one form to another?

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Transformation

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Conservation

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Dissipation

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Radiation

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

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Coal

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Solar energy

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Wind energy

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Hydroelectric energy

Question 18

What is the unit used to measure energy?

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Joule

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Watt

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Kelvin

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Ampere

Question 19

Which device converts electrical energy into light energy?

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Light bulb

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Battery

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Solar panel

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Fan

Question 20

What is the main purpose of a solar panel?

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To generate electricity from sunlight

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To store electricity in batteries

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To heat water

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To power electric motors

Question 21

Which of these materials is a good conductor of electricity?

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Copper

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Wood

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Rubber

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Plastic

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

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Time

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Light

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Electricity

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Motion

Question 23

When you turn on a light bulb, what form of energy is being used?

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Electrical energy

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Light energy

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Heat energy

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Sound energy

Question 24

What type of energy is produced when you clap your hands?

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Sound energy

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Light energy

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Heat energy

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Electrical energy

Question 25

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Oil

Question 26

What is the main source of energy for plants?

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Sunlight

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Water

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Soil

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Air

Question 27

Which device converts electrical energy into mechanical energy?

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Motor

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Battery

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Generator

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Transformer

Question 28

What is the process called when heat is transferred from one object to another?

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

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Evaporation

Question 29

What is the unit of measurement for energy?

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Joule

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Watt

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Newton

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Celsius

Question 30

Which of these things needs heat energy to work?

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Toaster

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Fan

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Light bulb

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Battery

Question 31

When you clap your hands, what kind of energy do you create?

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Sound energy

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Light energy

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Heat energy

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Electrical energy

Question 32

Which of these is a clean and never-ending source of energy?

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Wind

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Fossil fuels

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Nuclear power

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Coal

Question 33

When you use a flashlight, what type of energy does the battery give it?

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Electrical energy

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Light energy

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Heat energy

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Sound energy

Question 34

Which of these is NOT a good way to save energy?

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Keep electronics plugged in even when not using them.

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Turn off lights when you leave a room.

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Use energy-saving appliances.

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Unplug chargers when not in use.

Question 35

Which of these is a benefit of using clean energy sources?

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They don't pollute the air.

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They cost less than fossil fuels.

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They are in limited supply.

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They are not dependable.

Question 36

What is the name of the force that slows down moving objects?

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Friction

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Electricity

Question 37

Which of the following is not a form of energy?

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Cold

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Light

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Heat

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Sound

Question 38

When you turn on a light, what kind of energy is being changed?

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Electrical energy to light energy

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Heat energy to light energy

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Sound energy to light energy

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Chemical energy to light energy

Question 39

Which of these objects does not transfer energy?

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A book

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A battery

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A magnet

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A solar panel

Question 40

What happens when you rub your hands together really fast?

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Heat energy is created

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Light energy is created

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Sound energy is created

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No energy is created

Question 41

Which of these is a renewable energy source?

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Solar power

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Coal

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Oil

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Natural gas

Question 42

What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy, while kinetic energy is energy in motion.

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Kinetic energy is stored energy, while potential energy is energy in motion.

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Both potential and kinetic energy are stored energy.

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Both potential and kinetic energy are energy in motion.

Question 43

When you turn on a fan, what kind of energy is being used to make it work?

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Electrical energy

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Heat energy

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Sound energy

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Chemical energy

Question 44

What is the main source of energy for plants to make their food?

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Sunlight

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Water

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Soil

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Air

Question 45

Which of these is a good way to save energy?

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Turning off lights when you leave a room

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Leaving the refrigerator door open

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Using a clothes dryer instead of a clothesline

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Running the dishwasher when it's only half full

Question 46

Which of these energy sources can we NOT use again and again?

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Energy from coal

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Energy from the Sun

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Energy from the wind

Question 47

What is a simple way to save energy at home?

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Turn off lights when leaving a room

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Take shorter showers

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Leave the TV on all day

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Use a hair dryer to dry your clothes

Question 48

When an energy conversion device has a high efficiency, what happens to the amount of energy it uses?

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It uses less energy.

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It uses more energy.

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It uses the same amount of energy.

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The amount of energy it uses is not related to its efficiency.

Question 49

Which of these is a source of energy that can be replaced naturally?

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Sunlight

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 50

What action helps conserve energy?

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Turning off a computer when not in use

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Leaving lights on when not in a room

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Keeping a refrigerator door open for a long time

Question 51

A ball is thrown straight up into the air. When it reaches its highest point, what happens to its energy?

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Its kinetic energy becomes zero, and its potential energy becomes maximum.

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Its kinetic energy becomes maximum, and its potential energy becomes zero.

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Both its kinetic energy and potential energy become zero.

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Its kinetic energy becomes maximum, and its potential energy also becomes maximum.

Question 52

Which of the following activities does NOT involve energy transfer?

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Thinking

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Burning wood

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Sliding down a slide

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Turning on a light switch

Question 53

How can we use energy wisely?

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Make small changes in our daily lives to use less energy.

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Use as much energy as we want, because it's always available.

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Waste energy because someone else will always clean up the mess.

Question 54

How can we save energy at school?

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Turn off lights when leaving, unplug electronics, and take shorter showers.

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Use a fan instead of AC, plant trees for shade, and use energy-saving appliances.

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Leave lights on, keep electronics plugged in, and take long showers.

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Turn off water when brushing teeth, recycle paper, and compost food scraps.

Question 55

Which of these energy sources can be naturally replenished over time?

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Solar

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Coal

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Natural Gas

Question 56

Which of these is a source of energy that can be replaced naturally?

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Solar

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Oil

Question 57

Which of these is NOT a form of energy?

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Happiness

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Light

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Heat

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Electricity

Question 58

Which source of energy is NOT renewable?

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Fossil fuels

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Wind

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Sunlight

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Water

Question 59

What kind of energy do you feel when you rub your hands together quickly?

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Heat energy

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Light energy

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Sound energy

Question 60

How does a higher need for energy affect our surroundings and the economy?

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Makes more pollution and uses up resources, which could hurt the economy.

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Helps the economy and makes energy cheaper.

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Doesn't really change the environment or the economy.

Question 61

When you turn on a flashlight, what kind of energy changes from one form to another?

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Electrical energy to light energy

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Light energy to electrical energy

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Heat energy to light energy

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Sound energy to light energy

Question 62

Which of these things absorbs the most heat?

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A black piece of paper

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A white piece of paper

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A shiny piece of metal

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A clear piece of glass

Question 63

When you speak into a microphone, what happens to the sound waves?

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They are converted into electrical signals

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They are amplified and become louder

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They are recorded and saved

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They are sent through the air

Question 64

Which of these does not let electricity flow through it?

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Rubber

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Copper

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Aluminum

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Iron