types of energy
the energy of motion
kinetic
what are renewable resources
resources that can be replaced
what is a non-renewable energy resource?
one that cannot be replaced
what is mechanical energy?
the energy of motion (like a car moving)
what is matter
anything that takes up space and has mass
the energy that is stored
potential
name three examples of renewable energy
wind, water, wood
what is the main type of non-renewable energy we use for power?
fossil fuels
what is solar energy?
the energy from the sun
what are the three parts of the atom
proton, neutron, electron
a moving car
kinetic energy
what is the renewable energy from the sun called
solar
what are fossil fuels?
resources like oil, and gas that come from organisms that died long ago
what is chemical energy
a chemical reaction occurs (like mixing baking soda and vinegar)
what is a physical property
what can be observed (color, texture, smell, size)
the energy stored in batteries
potential energy
what are some improvements that could be made to your house to use renewable energy
solar panels, solar water heater, wood burning stove, fireplace, rainwater collection, automatic blinds, automatic lights, led bulbs
what are the types of fossil fuels?
oil, petroleum, natural gas
what type of energy comes from the collison or pulling apart of atoms?
nuclear
what is an element?
only contains one type of atom (on the periodic table)
a roller coaster at the top of the track
potential
Why haven't more people and countries made the move to convert to renewable energy resources
money, trouble, don't know how
what will happen when we run out of fossil fuels?
who knows?
what type of energy comes from the power of electrons moving?
electrical
how can you tell a chemical change has happened?
odor, bubbling, new substance, heat