Forms of Energy I
This energy is a vibration that moves in waves and can be heard.
Sound energy
It generates electricity from wind.
Wind turbines
Coal is a ___________ rock.
sedimentary
When humans discovered this, it had changed their lives and diet.
Fire
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Digestion is an example of this form of energy.
Chemical Energy; it is released when a chemical reaction occurs.
This energy is the heat that comes from the Earth and reaches the surface.
Geothermal Energy
What possible environmental problem can tankers (large ships) cause while they transport crude oil?
Oil spills
The first nuclear power plant was built which reduced dependence on ______________.
fossil fuels
This energy is produced by splitting an atom of uranium.
Nuclear Energy
This energy travels in waves on straight lines and is the fastest form of energy.
Light Energy
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Solar energy comes from the Sun and can be converted into electrical or _________ energy via solar panels.
thermal
What is natural gas mainly made up of?
Methane
Coal and steam-powered machinery led to the ____________ and the movement from rural areas to urban areas.
Industrial Revolution
This energy comes from movement.
Kinetic Energy
This energy comes from burning fossil fuels in thermal power plants or from wind or sunlight.
Electrical Energy
Biomass energy comes from burning ________ material.
organic
Crude oil is extracted from the seabed or land using _______.
drills
_____________ was discovered resulting in the development of machines.
Electricity
What are the two types of mechanical energy?
Kinetic and Potential Energy
This is a stored energy.
Potential Energy
The energy produced by water stored in _______ is called __________ energy.
dams; Hydraulic
This element is used in medical treatments.
Uranium
Approximately in which decade were the alternative cleaner energy sources began to develop?
1970s
What are the two non-renewable energy sources?
Fossil fuels and uranium