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Energy Vocabulary Quiz

Choose the answer that best matches the definitions below.

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1 The ability to do work. h.energy a. Light

The energy stored on the chemical bonds of

2 molecules, which is released during a f.chemical b. Sound
chemical reaction.
_________ energy examples include
3 a.light c. Kinetic
computer screens, lamps and the sun.

_________ energy is the sum of an object’s

4 j.mechanical d. Thermal
kinetic energy and potential energy.

A roller coaster at the top of a hill has high

5 g.potential e. Engineer
_________ energy.

A roller coaster at the bottom of a hill has high

6 c. Kinetic f. Chemical
_________ energy.

_________ energy is the energy produced

7 Thermal g. Potential
when the molecules of an object vibrate.

_________ energy is released when the

8 k.Nuclear h. Energy
nucleolus of an atom is split.

Radios, vocal chords and guitars all produce

9 b.sound i. Biomass
_________ energy

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A person who designs safe energy systems. e.Engineer j. Mechanical
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For example, logs burning in a fireplace. biomass k. Nuclear
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Energy: Lesson 1, Energy Vocabulary Quiz