Forms of Energy

Which of the following statements is an example of the use of thermal energy?

• A power plant using falling water to generate electricity.

• A house using heat trapped inside Earth for warmth in winter.

• A student using a solar powered calculator to solve math problems.

• A bat using echoes to locate and navigate its prey.

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Which forms of energy are used when you watch television?

• mechanical energy

• electrical energy

• light energy

• thermal energy

• sound energy

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A family decorated a tree for the holidays. They strung lights on it and plugged it in. Many colorful lights began to glow. What types of energy are being used or produced by the decorated tree?

• heat and sound

• light and thermal

• electrical and light

• light and mechanical

A gear turning inside a clock is an example of...

• Mechanical

• Electrical

• Light

• Thermal

• Sound

The turkey is being cooked in the oven by _____ Energy.

• Thermal

• Solar

• Electrical

• None

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Which skier will have a greater potential energy? 

• Skier 1

• Skier 2

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What is energy?

• The ability to do work

• Light

• Heat

• Gas

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Energy from the sun is known as.........

• hydroelectric energy

• geothermal energy

• Radiant energy

• wind energy

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Stored energy based on position is known as...

• Lazy

• Potential

• Kinetic

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Mechanical energy is the sum of what two energies?

• Thermal and Radiant

• Chemical and Electric

• Potential and Kinetic

• Nuclear and Sound