Science, Tech, Math › Science Energy Science Quiz You Should Know These Basic Energy Concepts Share Flipboard Email Take this quiz to see if you understand the basic concepts about what energy is and the different types of energy. Mischa Keijser / Getty Images Science Chemistry Physical Chemistry Basics Chemical Laws Molecules Periodic Table Projects & Experiments Scientific Method Biochemistry Medical Chemistry Chemistry In Everyday Life Famous Chemists Activities for Kids Abbreviations & Acronyms Biology Physics Geology Astronomy Weather & Climate By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Facebook Twitter Chemistry Expert Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville B.A., Physics and Mathematics, Hastings College Dr. Helmenstine holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and is a science writer, educator, and consultant. She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on March 06, 2017 1. Can energy be destroyed or created? yes no 2. Fossil fuels include: natural gas coal petroleum all of the above 3. Which sector of society uses the most energy? residential industry transport commerce 4. Energy efficiency is defined as: the amount of energy in a fossil fuel the amount of energy you get from a system divided by the total energy you put into the system. the amount of energy gained minus the amount of energy lost the amount of energy lost to the environment 5. Electrical energy can be obtained from which of the following? mechanical energy thermal energy chemical energy all of the above 6. Solar, geothermal, wind, biomass, and hydropower are considered renewable because they: convert directly into heat and electricity are replenished by nature within a relatively short span of time are free to use do not produce pollution 7. Compared to fluorescent bulbs, incandescent light bulbs: use less energy use the same amount of energy use more energy are always brighter and last longer 8. Global warming primarily is concerned with the increase of which gas in the atmosphere? carbon dioxide oxygen nitrogen oxides sulfur oxides 9. Uranium atoms in a nuclear power plant: combine with each other to release energy split to release energy are burned to release energy release electrons as usable electricity 10. Energy in fossil fuels is stored as: nuclear energy electrical energy chemical energy thermal energy 11. Energy from the sun is harnessed for: photovoltaic cells wind power passive solar heating all of the above 12. Electricity is the movement of: atoms neutrons molecules charged particles, such as electrons or ions 13. Natural gas and propane are burned to release energy. Why is propane more often used in rural areas and for gas grills? It's cheaper. It's safer. It's easier to store and transport. It burns more cleanly. 14. The highest quality coal for energy purposes is: lignite anthracite bituminous sub-bituminous 15. Until recently, only which country could produce the steel reactor vessel needed for nuclear power plants? United States United Kingdom Japan Brazil 16. Which fossil fuel is refined to make gasoline? natural gas oil coal 17. Solar ponds are unable to heat water as hot as water heaters. true false 18. Your home may lose a lot of heated air in the winter and cooled air in the summer if you: have ductwork located in the attic or crawlspace. use double-paned windows. use black-out curtains and window coverings. place your heating/cooling unit in a basement. 19. Approximately how much energy from a coal-burning power plant actually gets converted into electricity? one quarter one third one half three quarters 20. Energy conversions most often produce: motion light heat sound Energy Science Quiz You got: % Correct. Energy Is an Enigma to You Jonathan Knowles / Getty Images Nice try! You had trouble with some of the quiz questions, but you completed the quiz. Now you know which areas about energy you can focus on to learn more. You might want to review the definition of energy in science and know examples of types of energy. Ready for another quiz? See whether you're a science trivia whiz. Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email Energy Science Quiz You got: % Correct. You're an Energy Einstein Blend Images - KidStock / Getty Images Good job! You knew so much about energy, you're practically an expert. If you feel a bit shaky on the concepts, you might want to review 5 types of energy. Ready to tackle another quiz? Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email