Energy Review Questions

These questions are intended to be used for review as a whole class. The delivery method can vary: jeopardy game, worksheet, flashcards, online game, etc.

Questions follow below...

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Energy Unit Review

Choose the correct answer for each question.

1. When would an object have its greatest potential energy?

1. at the bottom of the hill
2. at the top hill
3. while going down the hill
4. while going up the hill

2. Camila pulls a rubber band until it is stretched out completely. What type of energy is she demonstrating?

1. kinetic energy
2. motion energy
3. potential energy
4. gravitational energy

3. Zac pushes a rock down the hill. What energy transfer happens as the rock rolls down the hill?

1. from kinetic energy to potential energy
2. from kinetic energy to kinetic energy
3. from potential energy to kinetic energy
4. from potential energy to potential energy

4. What energy form(s) are demonstrated when a person chews gum?

1. gravitational
2. thermal
3. light
4. mechanical

5. Mo is cooking popcorn on the stove. He is using a pot, oil, and popcorn kernels. When the pot gets hot which type of thermal energy transfer is being shown?

1. conduction
2. convection
3. thermal radiation

6. Betsy decides to cook popcorn in the microwave. What type of thermal energy transfer is being shown?

1. conduction
2. convection
3. thermal radiation

7. Ginger is using a hot air popper to cook popcorn. Air is heated up through the machine and heats the kernels until they pop. Which type of thermal energy transfer is being shown?

1. conduction
2. convection
3. thermal radiation

8. What thermal (heat) energy transfer method explains why it is cooler in the basement?

1. conduction
2. convection
3. thermal radiation

9. Olivia went outside in her barefeet when there was snow on the ground. Silly Olivia! When she came back in she stated that her feet became cold because she lost heat energy to the snow. Is she correct?

1. yes
2. no

10. A toaster cooks toast through which thermal energy transfer method?

1. conduction
2. convection
3. thermal radiation