Types of Energy

Why do compasses point north?

• Because the Earth has a giant magnetic field

• Because the compass has electrical energy

• Because the compass uses light energy

• Because of the Sun's heat

What powers our lights, computers, and appliances?

• Sound energy

• Magnetic energy

• Electrical energy

• Thermal energy

How is sound energy created?

• By waves traveling through space

• By vibrations traveling through air, water, or solid materials

• By heat moving through objects

• By light reflecting off surfaces

What is an example of something that gives off thermal energy?

• A compass

• The sun, fire and your body

• A battery-powered toy

• A flashlight

What is light energy?

• Energy from moving electrons

• Energy that helps us hear sounds

• Energy we see when light waves travel to our eyes

• Energy we feel as heat