Forms of Energy
Which of the following is not a kinetic energy form?
A. Gravitational Potential
B. Thermal
C. Sound
D. Mechanical
What is...
A. Gravitational Potential
True/False: Energy can change from one form of energy to another.
What is...
True
List the nonrenewable resources.
What is...
Natural Gas
Coal
Oil (petroleum)
Nuclear Energy
What are the 3 main ways heat is transferred?
What is...
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
At what temperature does water freeze?
What is...
0 degrees Celsius
This form of energy is produced by the flow of electrons (electric charge).
What is...
Electrical Energy
What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?
What is...
Energy cannot be created nor destroyed (only transformed)
List the renewable resources.
What is...
Geothermal
Hydropower (hydroelectricity)
Biomass
Solar Energy
Wind Power
Convection only occurs in which 2 phases of matter?
What is...
Liquid and Gas
What is...
100 degrees Celsius
Malik is standing at the top of the hill. He has a high _________.
What is...
Potential Energy (Gravitational Potential)
What is....
Chemical Energy (food) to Mechanical Energy (running/motion)
What are 2 major disadvantages of using nuclear energy?
What is...
Produces radioactive waste
Radiation Exposure
0 degrees Kelvin is the equivalent to ____ degrees Celsisus?
What is...
-273
True/False:
Potential energy is energy stored (waiting to do work)
What is...
True
This form of energy is energy of motion.
What is...
Mechanical Energy
Solar panels convert the sun's energy into a useful form. What is the energy transformation that converts the sun's energy into a usable form?
What is...
Radiant Energy (light) to Electrical Energy
Living near a nuclear powerplant is safe.
What is...
False
Melany touched a hot pot on the stove. Which form of heat transfer has occured?
What is...
Conduction
True/False
Your science teacher has 5 siblings.
What is...
False
What are the 2 categories of energy?
What is...
Kinetic Energy and Potential Energy
How is energy transformed in hydropower (hydroelectric)?
What is...
Mechanical energy from the moving water to Electrical energy
Which one of the following resources are use dams that can cause flooding?
Solar Power
Wind Power
Nuclear
Oil
Hydropower
What is...
Hydropower
Tyree is at the beach relaxing with friends. The sun is warming them nicely. Which type of heat transfer is happening?
What is...
Radiation
A rollercoaster is not moving at the top of the hill. Which is higher, the rollercoaster's potential energy or kinetic energy?
What is...
Potential Energy