Energy
The term for the ability to do work
Energy
What are the 3 kinetic forms of energy?
heat/thermal, radiant/solar, electrical
The term for an energy source that can be used more than once because it is replaced naturally
renewable
List some ways you can conserve energy
turning off lights when you leave a room, taking shorter showers, biking or walking to school, or using a clothesline to dry your clothes instead of a dryer
True or False: energy can be created and destroyed
False
The type of energy when a ball is next to your feet
potential energy
What are the 2 potential forms of energy?
nuclear, chemical
List 3 examples of nonrenewable resources
include oil, gas, diesel, coal, nuclear energy
List 5 household appliances that use electrical energy
stove, blender, dryer, dishwasher, toaster
Fill in the blank: Photosynthesis in plants converts ______ energy to _______energy
solar, chemical
The term for energy at work.
kinetic energy
What is kinetic and potential energy?
mechanical energy
The energy source that converting the flow of water into electricity
hydro
What typically uses the most electricity in a home?
air conditioning and heating
A battery contains what type of energy?
chemical energy
The biggest energy consuming industry
transportation
What are 3 ways heat energy can move?
convection, conduction, radiation
the energy source where energy from the sun collected by panels to generate electricity
solar
What ozone damaging gases is released when we burn fossil fuels
Where does Canada get most of its energy from?
hydro
The second largest energy consuming industry
residential
what are examples of electrical energy that occurs naturally?
static and lightening
What is the environmental problem with fossil fuels?
they pollute the earth and contribute to global warming
Why is it important to conserve energy?
to help protect the environment (reduce carbon emissions)
What form of energy is released through a reaction?
chemical