Interactive Quiz
Lesson #1
ENERGY
- A bolt of lightning contains enough energy to power a 100-watt light bulb for three months.
- The world’s largest wind turbine blade is longer than a football field.
- The energy released by an average hurricane in one day is equivalent to the energy consumed by the entire United States in 20 days.
Q1. What is energy?
Energy is the capacity to perform work or induce alterations in objects, so the right Answer is : B
Q2. Why is energy important in our daily lives?
Energy is crucial in our daily lives because it helps us do things and use machines, so the right Answer is : C
Q3. What are the two main types of energy?
There are two main types of energy: Kinetic (moving energy) and Potential (stored energy), so the right Answer is : A
Q4. Which of the following is an example of potential energy?
Think of potential energy like a loaded spring – it’s like a stretched rubber band, ready to do something!, so the right Answer is : B
Q5. Identify the type of energy when a ball is rolling down a hill.
When a ball is rolling down a hill, it has “kinetic energy” because it’s moving and has energy of motion, so the right Answer is : A
Q6. Name one renewable energy source.
One example of a renewable energy source is “solar power,” which comes from the sun, so the right Answer is : C
Q7. Which type of energy comes from the motion of molecules or particles?
he energy that comes from the motion of molecules or particles is called “heat energy.” It’s like the warmth you feel when things are moving and jiggling around, so the right Answer is : A
Q8. What is one example of a non-renewable energy source?
One example of a non-renewable energy source is “petroleum” or “oil,” which can’t be easily replaced once it’s used up, so the right Answer is : B
Q9. What is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom called?
The energy stored in the nucleus of an atom is called “nuclear energy.” It’s like a tiny powerhouse inside atoms, so the right Answer is : C
Q10. Why is it essential to use renewable energy sources more often?
It’s important to use renewable energy sources more often because they can be replenished and don’t run out, unlike non-renewable sources, so the right Answer is : C