Energy Quiz For Grade 4

  • Question of

    Which of the following states correctly a use of energy?

    • A toaster uses wind energy.
    • A school bus uses chemical energy of gasoline.
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    A table lamp runs on ________.

    • Yes
    • No
  • Question of

    the energy of motion…

    • Kinetic energy
    • Potential energy
    • Chemical energy
    • Mechanical energy
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    energy at rest…The energy something has because of its position or condition is

    • Potential energy
    • Kiinetic energy
    • Mechanical energy
    • Stored energy
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    The energy that moves between objects of different temperature is

    • Heat
    • Potential
    • Kinetic
    • Chemical
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    The ability to cause a change in matter is

    • Energy
    • Heat
    • Potential
    • Kinetic
  • Question of

    The total potential energy and kinetic energy of an object is

    • Mechanical energy
    • Kinetic energy
    • Potential energy
    • Conductor
  • Question of

    A form of energy that can be released by a chemical change is

    • Chemical energy
    • Potential change
    • Kinetic change
    • Mechanical energy
  • Question of

    A material that allows heat to move through it easily is a(n)

    • Insulator
    • Conductor
    • Mechanical energy
    • Physical change
  • Question of

    A material that does not let heat move through it easily is a(n)

    • Insulator
    • Conductor
    • Mechanical
    • Thermal
  • Question of

    A light bulb converts electrical energy into which of the following?

    • Light only
    • Heat only
    • Heat and light
    • Light and motion
  • Question of

    What energy change takes place when Sam plugs a radio into an electrical outlet?

    • Light energy changes into sound energy.
    • Electrical energy changes into sound energy.
    • Sound energy changes into electrical energy.
    • Chemical energy changes into sound energy.
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    Maxwell is going to stir some soup he is cooking in a pot. The soup is very hot. He wants to use a spoon that will keep his hand from getting too hot. Differentiate between conductors and insulators in the list below. Which material should he use?

    • Aluminum
    • Copper
    • Steel
    • Wood
  • Question of

    Carissa is planning to take a hot sandwich to school for lunch. She wants to wrap it in something to keep it warm. If she correctly differentiates between insulators and conductors, which wrap will she choose?

    • Foam wrap
    • Plastic wrap
    • Wax paper
    • Aluminum foil
  • Question of

    Jeffrey is making a poster about conductors and insulators. Which of these objects should he list as a conductor?

    • Rubber eraser
    • Aluminum can
    • Plastic straw
    • Wooden pencil
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    Lenora is going outside to play on a cold winter day. Which feature of her winter coat will insulate her from the cold?

    • It is lightweight
    • No
    • It has fur at the edges
    • It is thick and very fluffy
    • it has a single layer of cloth
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    Mr. Jacobsen is watching some builders while they are putting up the walls of a house. He notices that there is a small space between the outer and inner walls of the house. Differentiate between conductors and insulators. Which of the following will the builders most likely use as an insulator between the outer and inner walls?

    • Plastic foam
    • Layers of wood
    • Shredded paper
    • Thick aluminum
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    The toy oven shown uses a lightbulb to bake small cakes. What types of energy does the toy oven use to bake the cakes?

    • Light and sound
    • Electrical and heat
    • Heat and mechanical
    • Mechanical and electrical
  • Question of

    The ultimate source of energy is:

    • The sky
    • The sun
    • Plants
    • Movement
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    Which form of energy is produced when a guitar string vibrates?

    • Sound energy
    • Electrical energy
    • Chemical energy
    • Light energy
  • Question of

    Which form of energy is produced when a lamp is switched on?

    • Sound energy
    • Electrical energy
    • Chemical energy
    • Light energy
  • Question of

    A flashlight is an example of

    • Light energy
    • Kinetic energy
    • Sound energy
  • Question of

    Does a skier standing at the top of a mountain have more or less energy than a skier standing at the bottom?

    • More
    • Less
  • Question of

    A ball rolling down the hill is an example of ___ energy.

    • Kinetic
    • Potential
  • Question of

    What kind of energy is represented in the picture?

    • Yes
    • Heat
    • No
    • Chemical
    • Sound
    • Nuclear
  • Question of

    Which type of energy does the battery produce?

    • Sound
    • Light
    • Kinetic
    • Electrical
  • Question of

    What type of energy is used to cook food in an oven?

    • Heat
    • Solar
    • Nuclear
    • Kinetic
  • Question of

    What is potential energy?

    • The energy an object has due to its atomic structure.
    • The energy an object has due to its chemical composition.
    • The energy an object has due to its motion.
    • The energy an object has due to its position or condition.
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    What is kinetic energy?

    • The energy an object has due to its position or condition
    • The energy an object has due to its motion
    • The energy an object has due to its chemical composition
    • The energy an object has due to its atomic structure
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    When does an object have no kinetic energy?

    • When it’s at rest.
    • When it’s moving very slowly.
    • When the only force that’s acting on it is gravity.
    • When it has no electrical charge.

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