Test for Energy Review

The method of heat transfer by which the sun energy reaches the earth is

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• solaration

The process by which hot and cold air are transferred in the atmosphere is

• conduction

• convection

• insulation

• radiation

When gasoline is burned in a car engine, _____________ energy is converted into ___________ energy.

• heat, chemcial

• chemical, potential

• mechanical, chemcial

• chemical, mechanical

Which is an example of nuclear energy being converted into heat and light energy?

• the sun

• a volcano

• a rocket engine

• a coal burning power plant

Where is the potential energy of the roller coaster the lowest?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What form of energy does a compressed spring have?

• heat energy

• kinetic energy

• chemical energy

• potential energy

When a television is turned on, it converts electrical energy into many other forms of energy. Which set of words correctly lists MOST of these forms?

• sound and heat

• sound and light

• light, sound, and heat

• light, sound, and electricity

Maria’s father started a fire in the fireplace. He crumpled some paper, lit a match, and soon the logs in the fireplace were burning. In this case, the stored chemical energy in the logs was changed into

• electrical energy

• mechanical energy

• heat and light energy

• electrical and heat energy

Will was riding his bike when a dog ran out in front of him. He slammed on his brakes. During this quick stop, some of the mechanical energy (his motion) was changed into

• heat energy

• light energy

• kinetic energy

• gravitational energy

The name for heat transfer between two solids which are in direct contact or touching one another is

• conduction

• convection

• insulation

• radiation