Energy Transformation Worksheet
Explore the principles of energy transformation, including different forms of energy and the laws governing their conversion, suitable for Grade 9 science students.
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1. Which of the following best describes the Law of Conservation of Energy?
Energy can be created and destroyed.
Energy can be transformed from one form to another, but not created or destroyed.
Energy is always lost during transformation.
Energy is only found in chemical reactions.
2. In a hydroelectric power plant, what is the primary energy transformation?
Electrical to chemical
Kinetic to potential
Potential to kinetic to electrical
Thermal to mechanical
3. When a light bulb is turned on, electrical energy is transformed into light energy and energy.
4. Photosynthesis is a process where light energy is converted into energy by plants.
5. According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, the total amount of energy in an isolated system remains constant.
True
False
6. A battery converts chemical energy directly into mechanical energy.
True
False
7. Describe the energy transformations that occur when you use a toaster to make toast.
8. Explain how an energy pyramid illustrates energy transformation in an ecosystem.
