Energy
Forms of Energy
Transformations
Sources of Energy
Miscellaneous
100
The ability to cause change is known as what?
Energy
100
This energy form comes from batteries and outlets
Electrical energy
100
A product of an energy transformation is almost always what?
Thermal energy
100
All energy on Earth originated from what source?
The sun
100
Turning off the lights in a room when you leave to reduce energy use is an example of doing what?
Conserving Energy
200
Known as the energy of motion
Kinetic
200
Also known as light energy
Radiant Energy
200
Energy cannot be created or destroyed according to what law?
Law of Conservation of Energy
200
What is an example of a nonrenewable resource?
Fossil fuel (Gas, oil, coal)
200
What is one disadvantage to using nuclear energy?
Radioactive waste, nonrenewable
300
Potential energy is called the energy of what?
Position
300
This form increases as the temperature increases
Thermal energy
300
Burning wood is an example of transforming energy from what into thermal energy?
Chemical Energy
300
A resource that is continually replenished is known as what?
Renewable Resource
300
This source of energy comes from heat generated inside the Earth
Geothermal energy
400
Kinetic energy increases with what 2 things?
Speed and Mass
400
This form comes from the nucleus of atoms
Nuclear Energy
400
This part of a powerplant transforms kinetic energy into electrical energy.
A generator
400
An energy source that cannot be used up by humans is known as what?
Inexhaustible Resource
400
A dam is an example of what type of source of energy
Hydroelectricity
500
Potential Energy increases with what 2 things?
Mass and Height
500
This form comes from the breaking of molecular bonds
Chemical Energy
500
What type of energy transformation tales place in a solar panel?
Radiant to electrical energy (thermal as well)
500
Sources of energy that are safer and cause less harm to the environment are called what?
Alternative Resources
500
A device that transforms radiant energy directly into electrical energy is known as what?
Photovoltaic
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