Organism Energy Transformations

What energy transformation occurs as bioluminescent algae glow in the ocean?

• Radiant → Chemical

• Thermal → Radiant

• Chemical → Radiant

• Thermal → Chemical

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What energy transformation occurs in the chameleon as it quickly launches its tongue to catch an insect?

• Radiant → Chemical

• Thermal → Chemical

• Chemical → Mechanical

• Mechanical → Chemical

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What energy transformation occurs as howler monkeys loudly call to each other in the forest?

• Chemical → Mechanical → Sound

• Chemical → Sound → Thermal

• Sound → Chemical → Radiant

• Mechanical → Chemical → Sound

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What energy transformation occurs as as an elephant walks through the savanna?

• Thermal → Chemical + Mechanical

• Mechanical → Chemical + Thermal

• Radiant → Chemical + Mechanical

• Chemical → Mechanical + Thermal

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis?

• Chemical → Radiant

• Thermal → Chemical

• Radiant → Chemical

• Mechanical → Thermal

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What energy transformation occurs as a mouse produces body heat?

• Chemical → Thermal

• Thermal → Chemical

• Electrical → Thermal

• Thermal → Mechanical

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS3-4

What energy transformation occurs as an electric eel shocks its prey?

• Electrical → Mechanical

• Thermal → Electrical

• Chemical → Electrical

• Radiant → Electrical

What energy transformation occurs as bacteria and fungi decompose dead plant material?

• Thermal → Chemical

• Chemical → Thermal

• Radiant → Thermal

• Radiant → Chemical

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What type of energy is this showing that all organisms release to the environment?

• Chemical energy

• Kinetic energy

• Thermal energy

• Solar energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What is the ultimate ORIGINAL source of energy for living things

• Sugar
• Sun
• Moon
• Carbon Dioxide

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3