Year 9 - Exploring Energy in Everyday Life (level 8)

What type of energy is stored in a stretched rubber band?

• Thermal energy

• Chemical energy

• Gravitational energy

• Elastic potential energy

Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?

• A book on a shelf

• A moving car

• A compressed spring

• A charged battery

What is the primary method of heat transfer in a metal rod being heated at one end?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Evaporation

Which of the following is an example of energy transformation?

• A fan converting electrical energy to mechanical energy

• A pot of water being heated on a stove

• A person standing still

• A book falling off a table

What is the unit of energy in the metric system?

• Joule

• Calorie

• Watt

• Newton

Which of the following factors does NOT affect household energy consumption?

• Appliance choice

• Building design

• Season and climate

• The colour of the walls

What type of energy is primarily involved in the process of photosynthesis?

• Thermal energy

• Chemical energy

• Gravitational energy

• Nuclear energy

Which of the following is an example of potential energy?

• A rolling ball

• A flying bird

• A stretched bow

• A running athlete

What is the main form of energy transfer when the Sun heats the Earth?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Reflection

Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar power

• Nuclear power