Unit 5 Quiz

Which energy transfer is being used by a hydro electric dam to spin the generator that creates electricity?

• Chemical to Kinetic

• Elastic to Kinetic

• Gravitational to Kinetic

• Thermal to Kinetic

Answer explanation

This question links to success criteria 5.2.2: I can explain how common fuel types are used to produce electricity.

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Identify one accurate Pro and one accurate Con to using natural gas to produce electricity. (you should have exactly 2 items selected).

• Pro: Produces less pollution than Coal or Oil.

• Pro: Does not require large amounts of water

• Pro: Produces more energy per kilogram than Uranium

• Con: Can cause Chemical pollution in drinking water

• Con: Is not available in some parts of the world.

Answer explanation

This question links to success criteria 5.2.3: I can identify pros and cons for several common fuels used to produce electricity.

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Identify one accurate Pro and one accurate Con to Geothermal Energy. You should have exactly two items selected.

• Pro: Requires very little work to maintain

• Pro: Always warms up a house using it.

• Con: Can be very expensive to build

• Con: Can cause volcanic eruptions

• Con: Not possible to use near mountains

Answer explanation

This question links to success criteria 5.2.3: I can identify pros and cons for several common fuels used to produce electricity.

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What is the Total Energy of the system?

• 14 J

• 12 J

• 6 J

• 8 J

Answer explanation

This question links to success criteria 5.3.2: I can determine different types and amounts of energy during an energy conversion process.

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What is the Kinetic Energy at point B?

• 500,000 J

• 400,000 J

• 300,000 J

• 50,000 J

Answer explanation

This question links to success criteria 5.3.1: I can use the Law of Conservation of Energy to determine the total energy before, during and after an energy conversion process.

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What is the KE 1/4th of the way down?

• 15,000 J

• 3,750 J

• 7,500 J

• 11,250 J

Answer explanation

This question links to success criteria 5.3.1: I can use the Law of Conservation of Energy to determine the total energy before, during and after an energy conversion process.

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In energy transformations, "wasted energy" usually takes what form?

• thermal and sound energy

• chemical energy

• radiant energy

• gravitational energy

Answer explanation

This question links to success criteria 5.3.3: I can find and use the efficiency of an energy conversion to determine how much usable energy versus waste energy is generated.

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What is the primary gas responsible for the greenhouse effect on Earth?

• A) Oxygen

• B) Nitrogen

• C) Carbon Dioxide

• D) Hydrogen

Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

• A) Coal

• B) Natural Gas

• C) Solar Energy

• D) Nuclear Energy

In a chemical reaction, what does the law of conservation of mass state?

• A) Mass is created during a reaction

• B) Mass is destroyed during a reaction

• C) Mass is conserved and remains constant

• D) Mass is converted to energy

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