Energy Transformation Worksheet
Explore the different forms of energy and how energy is transformed from one form to another with this Grade 8 science worksheet.
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1. Which of the following is an example of chemical energy being transformed into light and heat energy?
A solar panel converting sunlight into electricity
A flashlight using batteries to produce light
A hydroelectric dam generating electricity from moving water
A microwave oven heating food
2. In an energy transformation, what happens to the total amount of energy?
It decreases
It increases
It stays the same
It is destroyed
3. The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or , but it can be changed from one form to another.
4. When you rub your hands together, energy is converted into thermal energy.
5. A light bulb transforms electrical energy into light energy and energy.
6. Photosynthesis is a process where light energy is transformed into chemical energy.
True
False
7. A car engine primarily transforms electrical energy into kinetic energy.
True
False
8. Describe the energy transformations that occur when you turn on a television.
9. Explain how a wind turbine transforms energy to generate electricity.
10. Observe the energy pyramid below. What does this diagram represent in terms of energy transformation?
