DIMENSIONS INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

SCIENCE TOPICAL TEST 4

ENERGY TOPICS
CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY (YEAR 6)
Name: ___________________
Section A /20
Class : __________________
Section B /20
Date : __________________ Answer Key
Total Marks /40
Parent’s Signature : ______________________

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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (2 marks each) [20 Marks]

Section A consists of 10 questions. Answer all the questions in this section. For
questions 1 – 10, four options are given. Choose the most suitable answer and
write the correct option (1,2,3,4) in the bracket provided.

1. Which of the following statements about energy are true?

A: Any body or system that possesses energy can do work.

B: Energy can be converted from one form into another.
C: Energy can be stored in our body.

(1) A and B only

(2) A and C only
(3) B and C only
(4) A, B and C
( 4 )

2. When a climber climbs up a slope, he is gaining _____________ but losing

_________________ at the same time.

(1) ….. heat energy …… kinetic energy

potential energy ..... kinetic energy
(2) ….. kinetic energy …… potential energy
(3) ….. potential energy …… heat energy
(4) ….. sound energy …… heat energy

( 2 )

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 3. A ball is released from a certain height. Its movement is shown in the diagram
below.

Which of the following statements are true?

A The ball has less potential energy at A than at C.
B Kinetic energy is changed into potential energy when the ball comes
from B to C.
C Potential energy is changed into kinetic energy when the ball moves
from E to F.
(1) A and B only
(2) A and C only
(3) B and C only
(4) A, B and C
( 3 )

4. The table below shows the various parts of a power plant and the energy
conversions involved. Which of the following describes the energy conversions
of each corresponding part correctly?

Part of a power plant Energy conversions

(1) Turbine potential energy ® kinetic energy

(2) Generator kinetic energy ® electrical energy

(3) Oil tank heat energy ® electrical energy

(4) Water tank heat energy ® kinetic energy

( 2 )

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 5. Which of the following is not a source of energy?

(1) Rain
(2) Water in the sea
(3) Water in the river
(4) Water in the puddle
( 4 )

6. Joey jogged along a running track on a sunny day.

Which of the following correctly describes the energy changes that took place in
Joey as she jogged?

(1) Kinetic energy was converted to chemical potential energy only.

(2) Kinetic energy was converted to heat energy and sound energy.
(3) Chemical potential energy was converted to heat energy and kinetic energy.
(4) Chemical potential energy was converted to sound energy only.

( 3 )

7. Renewable sources of energy can be obtained continuously as they can be

replenished quickly. Which of the following are renewable sources of energy?

A. Wind
B. Crude oil
C. Coal
D. Running water

(1) A and B only

(2) A and D only
(3) B and C only
(4) C and D only

( 2 )

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 8. Which of the following statements about some sources of energy are true?

A Plants are a source of energy that does not run out.

B The Sun is a direct source of energy in animals.
C The supply of fossil fuels is unlimited.
D The Sun is the main source of energy in coal.

(1) A and B only

(2) A and D only
(3) B and C only
(4) C and D only

( 2 )

9. Which of the following help conserve energy?

A Boiling water only when needed.

B Switching off the toaster after use.
C Riding a solar-powered bicycle instead of an electric bicycle.

(1) A and B only

(2) A and C only
(3) B and C only
(4) A, B and C only

( 4 )

10. Which of the following is useful heat given off?

A Electric iron
B Radio
C Hairdryer
D Electric fan

(1) A and B only

(2) A and C only
(3) B and C only
(4) A, C and D only (. 2 )

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Section B: Open-Ended Questions [20 marks]

There are 5 questions in Section B. Answer each question in this section.

For questions 11 to 16 write your answers in the space provided. The allocated
marks are indicated in [ ] as shown.

11. Study the flow chart below.

(a) Based on the flow chart, state two similarities between objects C and D. [2M]

It requires electrical energy to work.

(i)_______________________________________________________________

It does not produce useful kinetic energy.

(ii)______________________________________________________________

(b) Which object A, B, C, D or E, best represents the things below? [2M]

Penknife E
: _______________

Ceiling fan B
: _______________

(c) Based on the flow chart, write down the energy conversion for a ceiling fan.
[1M]
Electrical energy kinetic energy + sound energy
________________________________________________________________

Score
5

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12. Study the set-up below.

A toy car is rolled down a ramp and comes to a stop.

(a) What kind of energy does the toy car have at the top of the ramp? [1M]

Gravitational potential energy

________________________________________________________________

(b) What energy changes take place when the car is rolling down the ramp? [1M]

The gravitational potential energy of the car is converted to kinetic energy, sound
________________________________________________________________
energy and heat energy as it rolls down the ramp.
(c) What causes the toy car to stop moving? [1M]

the kinetic energy eventualy converted to heat and sound energy due to
________________________________________________________________
friction produced .
(d) What would you observe if a heavier toy car is used? [1M]

If________________________________________________________________
a heavier toy car is used, the car will move a longer distance as it has more
potential energy that can be converted to kinetic energy.
13. In the power stations, electrical energy is produced. The diagram below shows a
power station.

Score
4
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 (a) Write the correct way energy conversion that take place at the following parts of
the power station. [2M]

Part Energy conversions

Chemical heat energy heat energy

(1) Boiler potential energy (water changes
(in fuel) (from burning fuel)
to steam)

(2) Generator Kinetic energy Electrical energy

(Turbine) (Generator)

running water
(b) In hydroelectric power stations, ______________________ spins the turbine
instead of steam. [1M]

(c) Write down the energy conversion that take place in a hydroelectric power
station. [1M]
Gravitational potential energy kinetic energy kinetic energy electrical energy
______________________________________________________________
(Water from dam) (running water) (turbine) (generator)

14. The diagram below shows a man drawing a bow.

Based on the above diagram, which of the following statements is “True”, “False” or
“Not possible to tell”? Put a tick (Ö) in the correct boxes. [3M]

Statement True False Not possible to tell

(1) The arrow has kinetic energy.

(2) The string has potential energy.

When the string is released, the

(3)
arrow will travel at least 5m.

Score 7
4

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 15. Write down the correct energy conversions that take place in each of the following
activity. [4M]

Activities Energy conversion

To operate a Chemical potential

______________
energy light energy
® _____________ + heat energy
____________
(1) battery-operated
(Battery) (Lamp) (Lamp)
table lamp

To use an electrical energy

______________ heat energy
® _____________ + light energy
____________
(2)
electrical oven (Power Supply) (Oven) (Oven)

chemical potential
energy
______________ ® _____________
electrical energy light energy
® ______________ +
To light up a
(Battery) (Circuit) (Bulb)
(3) bulb in an
electric circuit
heat energy
______________
(Bulb)

A wind turbine
uses energy to kinetic energy
______________ kinetic energy
® _____________ + electrical energy
____________
(4)
generate (Wind) (Blades) (Generator)
electricity

- End of Test Paper –

Please check your answers

carefully. Score
4

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