Kids Quiz

The following quiz questions are geared toward an older age level:

1. What chemical element gives coal its energy?

A. Oxygen
B. Carbon
C. Zinc

 2. Parabolic (or curved) mirrors are used in the production of which type of energy?

A. Solar Energy
B. Tidal Energy
C. Nuclear Energy

3. When liquid petroleum comes out of the ground, it is called:

A. Crude Oil
B. Gas
C. Diesel

4. Which fuel is used most for generating electricity?

A. Coal
B. Natural Gas
C. Uranium

5. There are two types of energy. Energy that is stored up and energy in motion. Energy that is stored up is called:

A. Kinetic Energy
B. Potential Energy
C. Nuclear Energy

6. Energy produced by electrons pushing through wires is called:

A. Solar Energy
B. Muscle Energy
C. Electrical Energy

7. A factory that takes crude oil and turns it into gasoline and other useful products is called:

A. Refinery
B. Distillery
C. Paper Mill

8. Clue: I'm saving energy when I'm properly set:

A: Thermostat (Bonus: What temperature should the thermostat be set on in summer? 74-78 degrees F

9. There are two types of energy. Energy that is stored up and energy in motion. Energy in motion is called:

A. Kinetic Energy
B. Potential Energy
C. Motion Energy 

10. What were the most important energy sources during pioneer days?

A. Solar and Wind
B. Nuclear and Wood
C. Wood and Muscle

11. Which of these practices are good energy conservation practices?

A. Recycling
B. Carpooling
C. Walking or riding your bike whenever possible
D. All of the above

12. Lighting in the home uses more or less energy than heating water?

A. Less

13. True or False. Transportation is the major use of petroleum in the United States.

A. True

14. Who invented the light bulb?

A. Mickey Mantle
B. John Watt
C. Thomas Edison

15. This form of recycling helps to save our landfill space by reusing yard wastes. What is it?

A. Composting

16. The basic unit for measuring oil is a barrel. how many gallons are in a barrel?

A. 25
B. 42
C. 100

17. Energy that comes from the sun is called:

A. Kinetic Energy
B. Solar Energy
C. Hydroelectric Energy

18. What kind of energy is produced from the water flowing in rivers?

A. Hydroelectric
B. Tidal
C. Geothermal

19. True or False. keeping pots covered helps keep the heat in and makes food cook quicker.

A. True

20. One fourth of all the energy in the U.S. is used for this:

A. Lighting
B. Transportation
C. Cooking

21. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

A. Solar
B. Petroleum
C. Natural Gas

22. True or False. Nonrenewable resources are energy sources we will run out of if we don't start conserving energy.

A. True

23. Which nonrenewable resource do we have the largest supply of in the U.S.?

A. Coal
B. Petroleum
C. Natural Gas

24. What Department of the U.S. Government oversees energy problems and research?

A. Department of Energy

25. Where do our bodies get energy?

A. From the food we eat

26. Which nonrenewable resource do we have the smallest supply of in the U.S.?

A. Petroleum
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal

27. Fuels that were formed millions of years afo from dinosaurs and plants that died and decayed in the soil are called:

A. Dino Fuels
B. Fossil Fuels
C. Renewable Fuels

28. True or False. Every time you open the oven door during cooking you lose 25-50 degrees of heat.

A. True

29. A way to stop air leakage around windows is to use a putty-like material called:

A. Bubble Gum
B. Caulking
C. Weatherstripping

30. The average shower uses ____gallons of water every minute.

A. 10
B. 5
C. 20

31. Name one of the top four petroleum producing states.

A. Texas, Alaska, Oklahoma, Louisiana

32. Name one of the three leading gas producing states in the U.S.

A. Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana

33. Name the two things that you can do with a car to conserve energy?

34. What do families use the most natural gas for?

A. Car
B. Home Heating
C. Lighting

35. Which energy task accounts for the second largest energy usage?

A. Lighting
B. Hot Water
C. Air Conditioning

36. All of the earth's energy comes from:

A. The earth
B. The air
C. The sun

37. Name two ways to conserve energy in your home.

A. Adding insulation, weatherstripping and caulking windows, lowering thermostats, cleaning and properly maintaining heater and air conditioner, controlling hot water usage, etc