Year 7

Energy test

Name _____________________________
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Class ___________

Name a fuel which can be used in an oven for cooking. _______________________

Name a fuel which is stored in tanks and often used for heating houses.
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Name a solid fuel which can be used in a boiler or open fire.

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Where do animals get their energy from? __________________________________

[4 marks]

Name four energy resources that can be used to generate electricity.

1

__________________________________ 2 __________________________________

__________________________________ 4 __________________________________
[2 marks]

Why are fossil fuels called non-renewable energy resources?

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[1 mark]

a Why is it important to walk or cycle instead of using a car, if we can?

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b How does this help the environment? ________________________________________
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[3 marks]

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Progress Test Energy

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Energy test (continued)

Your body needs energy to move. Explain how energy from the Sun allows you to move.
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[3 marks]

Waves in the sea can be used to generate electricity. This energy originally came from the
Sun. Explain how energy from the Sun becomes electrical energy.
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[3 marks]

What do cells do in an electrical circuit? Tick the correct statements.

A

they store up light energy that can be sent to the bulbs

they transfer energy to the electrons that flow through the wires

they push the electrons around the circuit

they make electrons

they reduce the resistance in a circuit

[2 marks]

The light bulbs in these circuits give out heat and light energy. Where does the
energy come from?
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[2 marks]

Exploring Science 7
Progress Test Energy

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