This is a worksheet for children titled "Where Does Energy Come From?". The task is to match each of the nine pictures with one of the five energy sources listed at the top: electricity, sun, battery, man, or fuel.
To solve this, I will analyze each picture and determine its most direct source of energy based on common knowledge. I'll go through them row by row.
First Row:
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Car (Jeep): This is a vehicle that typically runs on gasoline or diesel, which are forms of
fuel.
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Airplane: Like the car, an airplane uses jet fuel to fly, so its energy source is
fuel.
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Lightbulb: A standard lightbulb is powered by
electricity from a wall outlet.
Second Row:
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Flashlight: This device is powered by
battery.
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Tree: Trees get their energy to grow through photosynthesis, which comes from the
sun.
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Scissors: Scissors are a tool that requires human effort to operate, so the energy source is
man.
Third Row:
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Hairdryer: This appliance plugs into an electrical outlet, so it runs on
electricity.
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Flower: Similar to the tree, a flower gets its energy for growth from the
sun via photosynthesis.
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Bicycle: A bicycle is powered by the pedaling of a person, so the energy source is
man.
Now, I will compile these answers to complete the worksheet.
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The completed worksheet should have the following answers filled in:
First Row:
- Car:
fuel
- Airplane:
fuel
- Lightbulb:
electricity
Second Row:
- Flashlight:
battery
- Tree:
sun
- Scissors:
man
Third Row:
- Hairdryer:
electricity
- Flower:
sun
- Bicycle:
man
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of forms of energy worksheet 4th grade.