Earth Science Energy Worksheet: Fill in the Blank

Energy Fill in the Blank

Grade 6 Earth Science Energy Fill in the Blank Challenging 20 Questions 42 Views

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Earth Science Energy Worksheet: Fill in the Blank

Energy Fill in the Blank

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Grade: Grade 6

Subject: Earth Science

Topic: Energy

Time: 20 Minutes

Difficulty: Challenging

Questions: 20

Instructions:
Fill in each blank with the best word or phrase. The questions start with simpler ideas and become more challenging. Use what you know about energy in Earth science, and write neatly.

Skills Practiced:

Energy
Earth Science
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

1Question

The ability to do work or cause change is called __________.

2Question

The main source of energy for Earth’s surface is the __________.

3Question

Energy from moving water, wind, and sunlight is called __________ energy.

4Question

Energy that is stored because of an object’s position is called __________ energy.

5Question

Energy of motion is called __________ energy.

6Question

When the Sun heats land and water, energy is transferred mainly by __________.

7Question

The movement of warm air rising and cool air sinking is called __________.

8Question

Heat energy moving through direct contact is called __________.

9Question

In the water cycle, the Sun provides the energy that causes water to __________ into the air.

10Question

A wind turbine changes the kinetic energy of wind into __________ energy.

11Question

The process in which plants use sunlight to make food is called __________.

12Question

Most weather patterns on Earth are driven by energy from the Sun and by __________ in the atmosphere.

13Question

Fossil fuels such as coal and oil store __________ energy from ancient plants and animals.

14Question

A material that does not easily let heat pass through it is called an __________.

15Question

A material that lets heat pass through easily is called a __________.

16Question

The energy from Earth’s hot interior is called __________ energy.

17Question

Energy released when atomic nuclei change is called __________ energy.

18Question

When energy changes from one form to another, it is called an energy __________.

19Question

A complete path that electricity follows is called a __________.

20Question

Energy that can be used again without being used up quickly is called a __________ resource.

Answer Key

#	Answer
1	energy
2	Sun
3	renewable
4	potential
5	kinetic
6	radiation
7	convection
8	conduction
9	evaporate
10	electrical
11	photosynthesis
12	convection
13	chemical
14	insulator
15	conductor
16	geothermal
17	nuclear
18	transfer
19	circuit
20	renewable