Energy Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Energy - CORRECT ANSWER the ability to do work
Thermal energy - CORRECT ANSWER energy in the form of heat
Mechanical energy - CORRECT ANSWER the energy associated with the motion and
position of everyday objects
Electrical energy - CORRECT ANSWER Energy caused by the movement of electrons.
Chemical energy - CORRECT ANSWER A form of potential energy that is stored in
chemical bonds between atoms.
Electromagnetic energy - CORRECT ANSWER energy that does not need matter to
travel; light
Nuclear energy - CORRECT ANSWER Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom
Environment - CORRECT ANSWER the surroundings or conditions in which a person,
animal, or plant lives or operates.
Non-renewable energy sources - CORRECT ANSWER fossil fuels as coal, oil and
natural gas as well as nuclear fuels - limited supply will run out and have negative
environmental impacts
Renewable energy sources - CORRECT ANSWER sources of energy able to be
replaced through ongoing natural processes
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Energy - CORRECT ANSWER the ability to do work
Thermal energy - CORRECT ANSWER energy in the form of heat
Mechanical energy - CORRECT ANSWER the energy associated with the motion and
position of everyday objects
Electrical energy - CORRECT ANSWER Energy caused by the movement of electrons.
Chemical energy - CORRECT ANSWER A form of potential energy that is stored in
chemical bonds between atoms.
Electromagnetic energy - CORRECT ANSWER energy that does not need matter to
travel; light
Nuclear energy - CORRECT ANSWER Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom
Environment - CORRECT ANSWER the surroundings or conditions in which a person,
animal, or plant lives or operates.
Non-renewable energy sources - CORRECT ANSWER fossil fuels as coal, oil and
natural gas as well as nuclear fuels - limited supply will run out and have negative
environmental impacts
Renewable energy sources - CORRECT ANSWER sources of energy able to be
replaced through ongoing natural processes
