Energy Transfer
When energy moves between two objects or places, it is called what?
Energy Transfer
What is the bottom of a wave called?
Trough
What is the mechanical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces by wind, water, or ice?
Weathering
These are energy sources that can be replaced quickly and will not run out.
Renewable Resources
What phase of the moon is completely dark?
New Moon
Name 2 types of energy involved in a Fireworks display?
Heat, light, sound
What part of a waveform tells you how loud a sound is?
Amplitude
What is the carrying away of rocks called?
Erosion
This type of energy uses the heat from inside the Earth.
Geothermal
How many days does it take for the Moon to complete a lunar cycle?
28-29 days (accept 27-30)
A stretched rubber band holds this type of stored energy.
Potential Energy
Sound is a type of energy produced by what?
Vibrating Molecules
What are small bits of rock, soil, and sand moved by water or wind?
Sediment
This renewable resource uses giant spinning blades to turn moving air into electricity.
Wind Energy
What is the continuous movement of water on Earth from condensation to evaporation?
The Water Cycle
When a roller coaster goes down a hill, its potential energy changes into this type of energy.
Kinetic Energy
An object that lets all light pass through it is called this.
Transparent
The theory that the Earth's continents were once joined together in a single landmass and have since drifted apart.
Continental Drift
This is the biggest drawback or disadvantage to using fossil fuels.
Pollution
Why does the Northern hemisphere have Winter while the Southern hemisphere has Summer?
Earth’s tilt (23 degrees)
What is the name for a complete path that allows electricity to flow?
A closed circuit
What part of a waveform tells you an object's color?
Wavelength
The theory that explains how the Earth's crust is made up of large plates that move and interact with each other.
Plate Tectonics
What are the primary renewable energy sources?
Solar, wind, geothermal, and hydroelectric
How is 98% of Earth's available freshwater stored?
Groundwater