LockeD! Forms of Energy #1 (5.6A)

Water flows through turbines in dams like the one shown. The flowing water makes the turbines spin. What type of energy is used to make the turbines spin in this type of dam?

• Light energy

• Thermal energy

• Sound energy

• Mechanical energy

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Three different objects that use the same source of energy are shown. What is the energy source of these object?

• Light energy

• Mechanical energy

• Sound energy

• Electrical energy

Unlike battery-powered calculators, solar calculators are powered by solar cells. Which of these energy changes is used to power a solar calculator?

• Heat energy changing to chemical energy

• Light energy changing to chemical energy

• Light energy changing to electrical energy

• Chemical energy changing to electrical energy

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What two forms of energy does a flame from a burning candle release?

• Electrical and mechanical

• Chemical and electrical

• Light and heat

• Heat and nuclear

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Moving water has energy. Energy from the water that moves through a dam is changed mainly to —

• magnetic energy

• solar energy

• electrical energy

• light energy

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What type of energy is produced when baking soda is added to vinegar?

• Light energy

• Sound energy

• Chemical energy

• Electrical energy

Water is heated in the glass bowl on the hot plate pictured. What causes the bowl to become hot?

• The air around the glass bowl conducts heat.

• The glass bowl conducts heat form the hot plate.

• The electricity from the hot plate conducts heat.

• The radiant energy from the sun conducts heat.

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Which of the following would be the best energy source for a town located in a desert?

• Solar energy

• Nuclear energy

• Petroleum energy

• Hydroelectric energy

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Almost all of the energy found on the Earth comes from—

• electricity

• sounds

• the sun

• waves

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What kind of energy is being used to cook the food in the picture?

• light energy

• sound energy

• solar energy

• electrical energy

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