Sparks Energy, Inc. Review 2

The diagram below shows four beakers, each containing two ice cubes.

Beaker 1 has no covering at all.

Beaker 2 is covered in aluminum foil.

Beaker 3 is covered in white plastic.

Beaker 4 is covered in black plastic.

The beakers are placed outside in bright sunshine for 10 minutes.

Which covering will cause the ice cubes to melt the least?

• Beaker 1

• Beaker 2

• Beaker 3

• Beaker 4

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The following statements describe how a wind turbine works.

Which statement is NOT correct?

• The wind pushes the blades of a wind turbine, transferring its motion energy to the turbine.

• The turbine stores the energy.

• The turbine then drives the generator to create electricity.

• The generator produces harmful waste products.

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How is the energy released from materials such as wood, petroleum, or coal?

Select your answer from the options below.

• By shaking the material

• By cooling the material

• By burning the material

• By mixing the material with air

Why are oil, gas, and coal known as fossil fuels?

Select your answer from the options below.

• Because they are very old

• Because they are very old and made of material that was once alive

• Because they are very dirty and made of rubbish

• Because they are very expensive

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Look at the pie chart.

Which renewable energy resource was used the most in California in 2016?

Select your answer from the options below.

• Wind

• Geothermal

• Hydro

• Solar

Electricity is an example of energy transfer.

• True

• False

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We can only generate electricity using nonrenewable energy resources.

• True

• False

Light and heat from the Sun turn into electricity on their own.

• True

• False

An electric current is a way of transferring energy.

• True

• False

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