Energy Quiz

What is the simplest definition of energy?

• The ability to jump in the air

• The ability to cook food

• The ability to drive to school

• The ability to do work

Which form of energy comes from the movement of electrons?

• Heat energy

• Gravitational energy

• Electrical energy

• Chemical energy

What is another name for light energy?

• Potential energy

• Nuclear energy

• Kinetic energy

• Radiant energy

What is the standard unit of measure for energy in physics?

• Kilowatt-hours

• Newton-meters

• Joule

• Calories

According to the law of conservation of energy, what happens to energy?

• It is created and destroyed

• It is used up in nonrenewable energy

• It is only changed from one state to another

• It is stored in potential energy

What type of energy uses up resources that cannot be recreated?

• Nonrenewable energy

• Gas for cars

• Solar power

• Renewable energy