3rd Grade Science Review- Forms of Energy

Jacob was making pancakes. In order to stir the batter in the bowl, he used _______ _______.

• light energy

• mechanical energy

• heat (thermal) energy

• electrical energy

Which one of the following objects uses electrical energy to function?

• a lamp

• a magnifying glass

• a campfire

• scissors

A campfire could be used to help campers see at night. What form of energy does a campfire release that would help people see in the dark?

• electrical energy

• sound energy

• heat (thermal) energy

• light energy

A light bulb gives off light energy, if you got close to a light bulb that is turned on, what other form of energy would you notice is also being released?

• sound energy

• mechanical energy

• heat energy

• kinetic energy

TRUE or FALSE:

The sun gives off light energy.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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TRUE or FALSE:

The sun gives off light energy.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE:

Lighting a match gives off mechanical energy.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE: Swinging on a swing uses mechanical energy.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Marcus plays the violin. He uses the bow to move the strings. The motion of the strings causes the air around the violin to vibrate. What kind of energy does the violin produce?

• sound energy

• light energy

• electrical energy

• heat (thermal) energy

Which of the following is an example of heat energy causing change?

• Hot popcorn melting butter.

• Cutting a cake.

• Rinsing vegetables at the sink.

• Making a sandwich.

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