Energy Transfer Quiz

What is heat?

• Energy that is created by the sun

• Energy that moves between objects of different temperatures

• Energy that is stored in batteries

• Energy that is used to power machines

What happens when a stove burner is hot?

• It makes the pancake batter freeze

• It cools down the surrounding air

• It transfers heat to the bottom of the griddle

• It creates cold air

What is the purpose of a thermometer?

• To measure distance

• To measure temperature

• To measure sound

• To measure weight

How does thermal imaging help firefighters?

• It helps them cook food

• It helps them find cooler bodies in hot smoke

• It helps them see through walls

• It helps them measure temperature

What type of energy do solar panels transform?

• Electrical energy into sound energy

• Heat energy into light energy

• Chemical energy into mechanical energy

• Light energy into electrical energy

What happens to sound vibrations when they travel through solids?

• They travel slower than in gases

• They travel faster than in gases

• They do not travel at all

• They only travel through liquids

What is the difference between loud and soft sounds?

• Loud sounds have less energy than soft sounds

• Soft sounds are always lower in pitch

• Soft sounds are always higher in pitch

• Loud sounds have more energy than soft sounds

What type of wave has the highest energy?

• Ultraviolet light

• X-rays

• Visible light

• Radio waves

What is sound?

• Energy that travels in vibrations

• Energy that is used for cooking

• Energy that is created by machines

• Energy that is stored in objects

What happens when a candle burns?

• Stored energy transforms into chemical energy

• Stored energy transforms into sound

• Stored energy transforms into electrical energy

• Stored energy transforms into heat and light