8th Grade Energy and Heat Assessment

Which of the following is an example of potential energy?

• A running car

• A pendulum

• A burning candle

• A moving bicycle

What is the process of transferring heat through direct contact called?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation

Which of the following energy types is associated with the movement of objects?

• Thermal energy

• Mechanical energy

• Chemical energy

• Electrical energy

When heat is transferred through the movement of a fluid, it is known as:

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation

Which type of energy transfer occurs through electromagnetic waves through empty space?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation

Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?

• A parked car

• A stretched rubber band

• A charged battery

• A rolling ball

Which of the following energy types is associated with the energy stored in chemical bonds?

• Thermal energy

• Mechanical energy

• Chemical energy

• Electrical energy

When heat is transferred through direct contact between objects, it is known as:

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation

Which angry bird has more potential energy?

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Which type of energy transfer occurs through the collision of particles?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation