Energy Transfer Quiz

What is the main function of a waterwheel?

• To generate wind

• To grind flour and complete other jobs

• To produce light

• To heat water

How does the waterwheel get its energy?

• From the sun

• From the wind

• From the water in the stream

• From electricity

What happens to the chemical energy of food in your stomach?

• It turns into light energy

• It is transferred into heat and kinetic energy

• It becomes sound energy

• It is stored as potential energy

What does the rotation of the waterwheel move?

• A light bulb

• A cog or gear

• A fan

• A solar panel

What pushes the waterwheel to spin?

• The wind

• The sun

• The water in the stream

• The earth’s rotation

What is an example of energy transfer mentioned in the text?

• Light to sound

• Chemical to heat and kinetic

• Sound to electrical

• Nuclear to thermal

What is a practical example of a spring providing kinetic energy?

• A flashlight

• A mouse trap

• A battery

• A solar panel

What do you need to make to transfer energy from a battery?

• A switch

• A circuit

• A wire

• A bulb

What is an example of kinetic energy use from a battery?

• Running a remote control car

• Charging a phone

• Heating water

• Cooling a refrigerator

What is the most recognizable form of energy today according to the text?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Battery energy

• Nuclear energy