
Unit 1: Energy
Quiz by Nicole Quinn
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Two bowling balls are rolling down two bowling lanes. The white ball is traveling at a speed of 14 miles per hour. The black ball is traveling at 12 miles per hour. Which statement explains the energy demonstrated in this example?

Jasmine’s town relies on energy from wind to power lights in her school. Her friend Jose lives in another town that does not have a lot of wind. He doesn’t understand how wind can make the lights stay on in her school. Which of the following is the best explanation Jasmine can provide to Jose about how this works?
Mona lives in Arizona where it is sunny for many days of the year. Her family drives a car that is powered only by the sun. Which of the following are benefits of driving a solar car versus one that runs only on fossil fuels? Select all that apply.
The image above shows a blender mixing ingredients for a milkshake. Which of the following best explains the energy in this example?

Every time Sonya and Sasha go camping, their lights don’t last very long when it turns dark out. They want this light so they can read at their campsite. They brainstorm ways they can design a solar powered light that will last the longest and solve their problem. What steps should they take first to find the most effective solution?
A town relies on water from a dam nearby to provide electricity. Explain the energy in this example.
The illustration shows a lamp that is plugged into an outlet and powered on. How does this lamp use energy?

A student drops a book to the floor to investigate how energy changes into sound. When the book hits the floor, it makes a loud sound. How was the sound produced?
A science student is using a solar cooker to investigate how energy moves from one place to another. Which of the following explains one way that energy is transferred?

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