MELTS
Mechanical
What are the TWO categories of energy?
Potential / Kinetic
Describe an example of "energy transfer" used in this classroom.
Light switch to Light Bulbs
Microwave
Pushing Handle On Dispensers
Moving a Pencil on Paper
What was the source of energy in the Blowing Waves Lab?
Wind Energy
What can you build to harness (get) hydroelectric power?
Water Wheel / Turbine / A Dam
The E stands for what?
Electrical
What kind of energy do you have sitting in your chair?
Potential Energy
Name an example of energy transfer involving water and thermal energy.
Pot of water boiling on a stove.
Name two types of waves.
Water Waves / Sound Waves / Heat Waves
Advantages of Hydroelectricity.
Non-Polluting
Renewable
Availability
The L stands for what?
Give TWO examples of Kinetic Energy from the Study Guide.
Rock Falling down a mountain / Running / Jumping
Name a Lab you did that showed Kinetic Energy Transfer.
Rolling Marbles Lab
What is the scientific name for a waves speed?
Frequency
Disadvantages of Hydroelectricity.
Kills fish/creatures (Environmental Impacts)
Expensive
Unattractive
The T stands for what?
Thermal
Give an example of Potential Energy from Study Guide.
Battery / Unused Matches
What powered the electric circuit you built in Science?
Battery
What is the scientific name for the space between wave peaks?
Wavelength
Define Renewable Energy.
Energy that is easily replaced or replenished. (Reusable)
The S stands for what?
Sound
How does your body get energy?
Food we eat.
A solar panel is an example of which energy type?
Light ---> Energy Transfer
What is amplitude?
Height of a wave.
Name 5 types of Alternative Energy
Biomass
Nuclear
Geothermal
Solar
Wind
Water