Grade 4 Forms of Energy

Front

What is the ultimate source of energy for Earth?

Back

The sun.

Front

What type of energy is primarily used to cook food in an oven?

Back

Heat.

Front

What type of energy is demonstrated by a ball rolling down a hill?

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

What type of energy is stored in food and fuels?

Back

Chemical energy.

Front

What types of energy does a toy oven use to bake cakes?

Back

Electrical and heat energy.

Front

Define kinetic energy.

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

Front

How does heat energy transfer from one object to another?

Back

Heat energy transfers through conduction, convection, and radiation.

Front

What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?

Back

Renewable energy sources can be replenished naturally (like solar and wind), while non-renewable sources (like coal and oil) cannot.

Front

Give an example of a chemical energy source.

Back

Food, batteries, and fossil fuels are examples of chemical energy sources.