Energy and Its Transformations: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Third Graders

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a way that energy can be transferred?

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by magic

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by touching

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by moving air or liquids

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by waves

Question 2

When you turn on a light bulb and it lights up a room, what happens to the energy?

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The light bulb turns electricity into light and heat.

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The light bulb changes the dark room into a lit room.

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The light bulb uses up the air in the room.

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The light bulb makes the room bigger.

Question 3

When you exercise, your body transforms energy to power your movements. Which of these describes how this energy transformation happens?

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Chemical energy in food is changed into mechanical energy for muscle movement.

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Light energy from the sun is changed into chemical energy in plants, which is then eaten by animals and changed into mechanical energy.

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Electrical energy from the nervous system is changed into chemical energy in ATP, which powers cells.

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Sound energy from vocal cords is changed into electrical signals in the brain, which allows us to talk.

Question 4

How does a solar panel powering a garden light demonstrate the conservation of energy?

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The solar panel converts sunlight into electricity for the light, showing that energy can change forms without being lost.

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The garden light emits light energy, which is then captured and stored in the solar panel.

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The sun's energy is depleted when it powers the light.

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The garden light receives energy from both the solar panel and an electrical outlet.

Question 5

Which energy source is both renewable and doesn't pollute the environment?

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Solar

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Petroleum

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a type of energy?

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Water

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Light

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Heat

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Sound

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a type of energy?

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Speed

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Light

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Sound

Question 8

Which of these is not a type of energy?

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Gravity

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Light

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Sound

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Heat

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a type of energy?

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Thought

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Light

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Heat

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Sound

Question 10

Which of the following is not a form of energy?

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Gravity

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Light

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Sound

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Heat

Question 11

Which of these forms of energy can travel through space without needing anything to pass through?

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Light

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Heat

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Sound

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Electricity

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

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Speed

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Light

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Heat

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Sound

Question 13

When you switch on a light, what type of energy change occurs?

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Electrical energy changes into light energy.

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Light energy changes into electrical energy.

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Heat energy changes into light energy.

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a type of energy?

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Gravity

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Light

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Heat

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Sound

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a type of energy?

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Gravity

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Light

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Sound

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

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Gravity

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Light

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Sound

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Heat

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a type of energy?

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Gravity

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Light

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Heat

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Sound

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a type of energy?

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Chair

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Light

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Heat

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Sound

Question 19

Which choice is NOT a form of energy?

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Water

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Light

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Sound

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Heat

Question 20

What happens when energy moves from one place to another?

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It changes form

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It disappears

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It stays the same

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It is created

Question 21

Which of these changes 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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Microphone

Question 22

What is the main source of heat energy for our planet?

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Sun

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Moon

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Stars

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Water

Question 23

Which material allows heat to pass through it easily?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 24

How are a light source and a light reflector different?

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A light source makes light, a reflector bounces light

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A reflector makes light, a light source bounces light

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They do the same thing

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A light source bounces light, a reflector makes light

Question 25

Which of these is an example of sound energy?

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Thunder

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Sunlight

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Heat from a fire

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Electricity

Question 26

What do we use to measure how loud a sound is?

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Decibel

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Hertz

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Kelvin

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Watts

Question 27

Which of these can make a sound louder?

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Speaker

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Microphone

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Ear

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Light bulb

Question 28

When you rub two sticks together, what happens?

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Heat is created

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Light is produced

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Wind is generated

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Sound is made

Question 29

What kind of energy do batteries give us?

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Electrical energy

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Light energy

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Sound energy

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Thermal energy

Question 30

Which of these is an example of sound energy?

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A buzzing bee

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A flashing light

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A warm oven

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A moving car

Question 31

What happens when you connect a light bulb to a battery?

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The light bulb turns on

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The battery gets hot

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The wire gets longer

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The light bulb breaks

Question 32

Which of these is a renewable energy source?

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Solar power

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Fossil fuels

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Nuclear power

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Coal

Question 33

What happens when you turn on a fan?

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Air is moved

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Air is heated

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Air is cooled

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Air is cleaned

Question 34

Which of these is a type of energy?

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Light

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Water

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Soil

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Air

Question 35

What happens when energy is moved from one thing to another?

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The total amount of energy in the system stays the same.

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The total amount of energy in the system is bigger.

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The total amount of energy in the system is smaller.

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The total amount of energy in the system changes depending on the objects involved.

Question 36

What is the difference between light and heat energy?

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Light travels in waves, while heat travels in particles.

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Heat travels in waves, while light travels in particles.

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Light is visible, while heat is not.

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Heat is visible, while light is not.

Question 37

Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear energy

Question 38

What is sound energy?

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Energy that travels in waves through something

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Energy that is created by friction

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Energy that is stored in objects

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Energy that is released by chemical reactions

Question 39

Which of the following materials is good at conducting heat?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

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Gravity

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Light

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Sound

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Heat

Question 41

When does energy change from one type to another?

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A light turns on and gives off light.

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A battery makes a toy car move.

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Sunlight heats up a solar panel.

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A book sits on a table.

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

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Mass

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Light

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Heat

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Sound

Question 43

When you plug a lamp into an outlet and turn on the switch, what type of energy is used to light up the lamp?

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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 44

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

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Water

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Light

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Sound

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Heat

Question 45

What kind of energy makes things feel warmer?

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Heat

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Light

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Sound

Question 46

When you flip a light switch, what type of energy change happens?

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Electrical energy to light energy

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Heat energy to light energy

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Chemical energy to light energy

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Sound energy to light energy

Question 47

Which of these is NOT a type of energy?

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Sadness

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Light

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Sound

Question 48

Which of the following is not a type of energy?

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Water

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Light

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Heat

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Sound

Question 49

Which of these is not a form of energy?

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Gravity

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Light

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Sound

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Heat

Question 50

When you clap your hands, which type of energy is produced?

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Sound

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Light

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Heat

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Motion

Question 51

Which of the following is not a way to save energy?

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Leave the refrigerator door open

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Turn off lights when leaving a room

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Unplug appliances when not in use

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Use public transportation instead of driving

Question 52

What happens when a candle burns?

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Chemical energy changes into light and heat energy

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Light energy changes into chemical energy

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Heat energy changes into sound energy

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Sound energy changes into motion energy

Question 53

Which of the following is a source of energy that will never run out?

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Sunlight

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Fossil fuels

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Nuclear energy

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Coal

Question 54

What type of energy do plants use to make their food?

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Light

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Heat

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Sound

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Motion

Question 55

Which of the following can electricity pass through easily?

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Metal

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Plastic

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Rubber

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Wood

Question 56

What happens to the temperature of an object when heat is added to it?

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Increases

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Decreases

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Stays the same

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Changes randomly

Question 57

Where does most of the energy on Earth come from?

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Sun

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Moon

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Earth

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Stars

Question 58

Which of these is NOT a type of energy?

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Air

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Light

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Sound

Question 59

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

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Joy

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Light

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Heat

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Sound

Question 60

Which type of energy can travel through empty space without needing anything to carry it?

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Light

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Heat

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Sound

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Chemical energy

Question 61

Which of these is NOT a form of energy?

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Air

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Light

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Sound

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Heat

Question 62

When you rub your hands together, what type of energy is created? What causes this change in energy?

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Heat energy, caused by friction

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Electrical energy, caused by electron movement

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Light energy, caused by photon emission

Question 63

Which of these is NOT a type of energy?

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Water

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Light

Question 64

Which of these is NOT a type of energy?

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Gravity

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Heat

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Light

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Wind