Energy Test

Which word means energy given to an object by changing its position.

• Thermal

• sound

• mechanical

• light

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Which type of energy can power appliances in a kitchen?

• electrical

• sound

• mechanical

• light

Which TWO types of energy come from the sun?

• electrical

• heat

• mechanical

• light

What are the TWO main categories of energy?

• electrical

• potential

• kinetic

• light

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Match each phrase to its correct category.

Groups:

(a) Light

,

(b) Heat

,

(c) Mechanical

,

(d) Electrical

• Your TV is powered by this type of energy.

• Feeling the warmth of a heater in winter.

• Operating a computer.

• Temperature of the sun on a hot day.

• Using a lamp to read at night.

• Using a screwdriver to assemble furniture.

• Using a flashlight in the dark.

• Turning a faucet handle to turn on the water.

• Sun shining through a window

• Charging your cell phone.

• Turning on a fireplace to keep warm.

• Opening a door

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

This picture shows an example of what type of energy? (a)  

• electrical
• mechanical
• radiant
• thermal

How is energy transferred when a person lifts a basketball?

• from person to the floor

• from person to the ball

• from ball to person

• from ball to hoop

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

A ball has​ (a)   at it sits at the top of a hill and ​ (b)   as it rolls down the hill.

• potential energy
• kinetic energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Which word means the point where something comes from?

• light

• sound

• source

• energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

• True
• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-5