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9. Which of the following flowcharts represents the energy transformations that take place in a
geothermal power plant?
a. Chemical Heat/Thermal Motion/Mechanical Electrical
b. Heat/Thermal Heat/Thermal Motion/Mechanical Electrical
c. Electrical Motion/Mechanical Heat/Thermal
d. Heat/Thermal Heat/Thermal Electrical
10. Coal is a commonly used fuel in power plants. Which flowchart represents the energy
transformations that occur in a coal-fired power plant?
a. Heat/Thermal Motion/Mechanical Electrical
b. Chemical Heat/Thermal Motion/Mechanical
c. Chemical Heat/Thermal Motion/Mechanical Electrical
d. Heat/Thermal Motion/Mechanical Chemical Electrical
12. This flowchart Chemical Electrical Light represents the energy transformations
that take place when
a. you use a flashlight.
b. you use a hair dryer.
c. you eat breakfast.
d. jog around the track.
13. Which of the following choices contains a list of the fossil fuels?
a. Coal, Oil, Petroleum
b. Coal, Uranium, Oil
c. Coal, Oil, Natural Gas
d. Alpha, Beta, Gamma
14. Which fossil fuel would be the best to cook over in your kitchen?
a. Coal
b. Natural gas
c. Uranium
d. Biomass
17. TRUE OR FALSE: There is the same amount of energy today as when the world began.
19. The electromagnetic waves with the highest frequencies are called _____________________
20. When a police officer uses radar for speed control, the officer is using what kind of
electromagnetic waves? _______________________________________
23. Which letter shows the type of wave that can be seen by the human eye?
_____________________________
26. A ball is released from rest at position 1. The diagram shows the ball in four positions as it rolls
along a track from left to right.
In which position does the ball have its minimum gravitational potential energy and maximum kinetic
energy?
27. Use the following words to match to the definition Chemical energy, Potential energy ,
Mechanical energy, Sound energy, Nuclear energy, Kinetic energy, Thermal energy, Radiant
energy, Electrical energy
28. The diagram below represents a metal spoon in a glass of water. The spoons broken
appearance is caused by light that is (1) reflected (3) absorbed (2) refracted (4) vibrated