What kind of energy is released when a chemical reaction occurs?
Chemical energy.
100
FOOD is an example of this kind of energy.
Chemical energy.
100
These generate solar energy and can only be used in sunny climates.
Solar panels.
100
What makes non-renewable energy sources different from renewable ones?
They are limited and eventually run out.
200
How is kinetic energy produced?
Through motion or movement.
200
Light sources produce what can of energy?
Light energy.
200
FOSSIL FUELS produce this kind of energy.
Electrical energy.
200
These generate wind energy but only work in windy places. They can also kill birds.
Wind turbines.
200
Name three harmful effects to the environment which can result from using non-renewable energy sources.
1. Global warming 2. Water pollution 3. Air pollution 4. Acid rain 5. Habitat destruction 6. Biodiversity loss
300
Is water in a lake an example of kinetic energy or potential energy?
Potential energy. (Moving water is an example of kinetic energy).
300
This type of energy is used to power machines.
Electrical energy.
300
A CAR HORN is an example of this type of energy.
Sound energy.
300
These generate water energy but can damage habitats and cause biodiversity loss.
Dams.
300
Coal, oil, and natural gas are examples of...
Fossil fuels.
400
List 3 things potential energy can be stored in.
Coal, wood, or water in a lake.
400
This type of energy is caused by vibrating objects transmitting vibrations into the air, where they move until they reach our ears.
Sound energy.
400
This type can be natural, such as stars, or artificial, such as a torch.
Light energy.
400
This is a form of renewable energy in which organic material is burned in power stations to boil water. This produces steam, which turns a turbine and generates electricity.
Biomass.
400
Nuclear power stations use a radioactive metal to generate electricity. What is the name of this metal?
Uranium.
500
_________ energy is converted into _________ energy.
Potential, kinetic.
500
What kind of energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy that is used to do work?
Mechanical energy.
500
A MOVING CAR is an example of this kind of energy.
Mechanical energy.
500
This is a form of renewable energy in which heat is produced by the decomposition of underground radioactive substances, for example volcanoes and hot springs.
Geothermal energy.
500
Name 5 renewable energy sources which would be better for the environment than using fossil fuels or uranium.
Solar energy, wind energy, water energy, biomass, geothermal energy.