Science Benchmark

Solar panels get their energy from _____________.

• wind

• the sun

• fossil fuels

• hydroelectric power

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Which ball drop will have more energy?

• The ball on the left.

• The ball on the right.

• Both balls will have the same amount of energy.

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How does this radio use energy?

• The radio converts electrical energy to sound energy.

• The radio converts electrical energy into motion energy.

• The radio converts sound energy to heat energy.

• The radio converts sound energy to electrical energy.

Dylan thinks that the sun shining on a black surface will cause the surface to get hotter. How could Dylan test his theory?

• Measure the mass of a trampoline.

• Measure the temperature outside each day for three days.

• Measure the length and height of a trampoline.

• Measure temperature of the surface of a trampoline in the morning and in the afternoon.

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Based on the graphs, which TWO statements are true?

• All fossil fuel use will decrease.

• All fossil fuel use will increase.

• More renewable resources will be used.

• Less coal will be used.

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The town of Ergstown wants to install solar panels to add electrical energy to their system. What is the best reason to use solar panels rather than building a fuel burning power plant?

• Solar panels are better for the environment.

• Fossil fuels are better for the environment.

• Solar panels are cheaper.

• Fossil fuels are easier to use.

Which energy source can cause air pollution?

• wind energy

• solar energy

• fossil fuels

• hydroelectric

Why does a trampoline get so hot on sunny days?

• Black absorbs heat.

• Black reflects heat.

• Black absorbs light.

• Black reflects light.

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Use the chart below to draw the best conclusion.

• Town A would be the best choice for a solar converter system.

• Town B would be the best choice for a solar converter system.

• Town A would be the best choice for a wind converter system.

• Both Town A and Town B should use solar converters.

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Students design an experiment to determine how much force is needed to move bricks with different masses slowly across a platform. Which procedure should student include in their design?

• conduct 5 trials, using a different spring scale to pull each brick

• conduct 5 trials, pulling each brick in the same way for each trial

• conduct 5 trials, using a different platform for each trial

• conduct 5 trials, pulling a different side of brick each time

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