Year 6 Science Quiz

What is a fossil fuel?

• A natural fuel formed from the remains of living organisms

• A type of renewable energy

• Energy from the sun

• A synthetic fuel

Which of these is NOT a fossil fuel?

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• Solar Power

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Wind Energy

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Petrol

Which energy store is found in food and fuel?

• Chemical Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Elastic Energy

How is energy transferred through direct contact?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Reflection

Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?

• A stretched rubber band

• A rolling ball

• A battery

• A log of wood

What is the main disadvantage of fossil fuels?

• They are renewable

• They do not pollute

• They take millions of years to form

• They are free to use

Which energy store is used in batteries?

• Kinetic

• Thermal

• Chemical

• Elastic

What type of energy transfer does NOT require particles?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Refraction

Which of these is the best insulator?

• Metal

• Glass

• Wood

• Plastic