Random Science Things
In some penguin species, the male will "propose" to the female by giving her this gift.
Pebble or stone
An object will move faster when starting at a greater...
Height
True or False
Light is a result of electrical energy. If a light is on, that means it is connected to an electrical source.
True
Heat moves this direction
Up. Heat rises
The three types of renewable (alternative) energy we have discussed
Wind, Water, Solar
The human body has 206 bones. What fraction of those bones are in your feet?
1/4
When an object is moving at greater speed, there is (more/less/equal) energy that can be transferred?
More
True or False
Heat is a result of electrical energy. If something is producing heat, that means it may be connected to an electrical source.
True
Name 2 advantages of burning coal rather than burning wood
Produces less smoke
Wind needs to be moving at this speed in order for it to power windmills to produce energy
15 miles per hour
Of all the planets in our solar system, only one spins clockwise. Which one is it?
When one moving object collides with a still object, the following happens.
1. All energy is transferred
2. Some energy is transferred
3. No energy is transferred
2. Some energy is transferred
Which of the following materials would you need to create an LED flashlight?
LED light, battery, rubber bands, string, aluminum foil, paper clips, copper wire
LED light, battery, aluminum foil
When combining heat with water, it produces this which provides energy.
Steam
What is one possible negative effect of solar energy?
It needs to be sunny to create energy. If it's dark or cloudy for too long, there will not be enough energy produced or stored to give power.
What percentage of oxygen on earth is produced from the Amazon rainforest?
20%
The machine that uses energy transfers in chain reactions to accomplish a task.
Two examples of conductors. One is used for smaller amounts of energy (like charging your phone). The other is used for larger amounts of energy (like power lines).
Aluminum
Copper
Before heat energy (burnables) people didn't have cars or trains or planes. How long would it take to travel across the country on foot?
6-8 months
Boulder City, Nevada is home to this large structure that produces energy from water.
Hoover Dam
The sunniest place on earth is in one of our US states. Which state is the sunniest place on earth?
Arizona
Yuma, Arizona
The more you stretch a rubber band, the farther and faster it will fly. Why?
Name 5 things that would majorly change in your life if we did not have electricty.
Answers vary
Name the 4 types of burnable energy we discussed
Wood
Coal
Gasoline
Natural Gas
If we were to transition to a renewable energy source here at New Danville, which would be the best option and why?
Answers vary