PS.5 Energy AI Standards

What is the primary form of energy stored in a battery?

• Kinetic energy

• Chemical energy

• Thermal energy

• Nuclear energy

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VA.PS.5.a

Which of the following is an example of energy transformation?

• A book resting on a table

• A car engine converting gasoline into motion

• A rock sitting on a hill

• A light bulb turned off

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VA.PS.5.b

How can solar panels help meet societal energy needs?

• By storing chemical energy

• By converting sunlight into electrical energy

• By reflecting sunlight back into space

• By absorbing heat for insulation

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VA.PS.5.c

• 49 J

• 98 J

• 490 J

• 980 J

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VA.PS.5.a

Which process best describes the transformation of energy in a hydroelectric power plant?

• Chemical to thermal energy

• Kinetic to electrical energy

• Thermal to nuclear energy

• Electrical to chemical energy

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VA.PS.5.b

Discuss how wind turbines can be used to meet societal energy needs.

• By storing wind energy for later use

• By converting wind energy into electrical energy

• By using wind energy to heat water directly

• By reflecting wind energy to reduce air pressure

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VA.PS.5.c

Explain why energy conservation is important for meeting societal needs.

• It reduces the need for energy transformation

• It ensures a sustainable supply of energy resources

• It increases the amount of energy available

• It eliminates the need for energy storage

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VA.PS.5.c

Analyze the energy transformations that occur when a toaster is used.

• Electrical to thermal energy

• Chemical to electrical energy

• Thermal to kinetic energy

• Nuclear to thermal energy

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VA.PS.5.b

Evaluate the effectiveness of using geothermal energy to meet societal needs.

• It is highly effective due to its abundance and low emissions

• It is ineffective because it is not renewable

• It is effective only in tropical regions

• It is ineffective due to high emissions

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VA.PS.5.c

What type of energy is stored in a compressed spring?

• Thermal energy

• Kinetic energy

• Elastic potential energy

• Chemical energy

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VA.PS.5.a