Energy Test 4th grade

Chemical Energy

Energy that can be changed into motion and heat

Energy

The ability to do the work or cause change; the ability to move an object some distance

Environment

All the living and non living things that surround an organism

Force

A pull or push that is applied to object

Gravitational Potential Energy

Energy stored in an object based on its height and mass

Gravity

the force that pulls an object toward the center of earth

Kinetic Energy

The energy an object has because of its motion

Mass

The amount of matter in an object

Motion

When something moves from one place to another (related words: move or movement)

Nuclear Energy

The energy released when the nucleus of an atom is split apart or combined with another nucleus

Potential Energy

The amount of energy that is stored in an object; energy that an object has because of its positive relative to the objects

Solar Energy

Energy that comes from the sun

Thermal Energy

Energy in the form of heat

Work

A force applied to an object over a distance