Energy Types
Energy of the flow of electrons.
Electrical Energy
Dylan ate a sandwich and then ran a mile. What energy transformation occured?
___________ --> ___________
Chemical --> Mechanical or Thermal
What energy source captures sunlight and converts it into electricity?
Solar Panels
Kinetic energy is the energy of ____________
motion or movement
Nuclear Energy
Renewable or Nonrenewable
Nonrenewable
Energy stored in chemical bonds. Example: Batteries
Chemical Energy
When you rub your hands together on a cold day, what type of energy transformation is occurring?
__________ --> ___________
Mechanical --> Thermal
Which renewable energy source converts the kinetic energy of moving air into electricity?
Wind Turbines
Potential energy is ________ energy
stored
Hydroelectric Power
Renewable or Nonrenewable
Renewable
Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom. Can be released when atoms are split or combined.
Nuclear Energy
What type of energy transformation occurs when you turn on a flashlight?
_______ --> _________
Electric --> Electromagnetic
Which energy source harnesses the power of flowing water to generate electricity?
Hydroelectric
Which type of energy does a stretched out slinky have?
Gravitational Potential or Elastic Potential
Elastic Potential
Fossil Fuel
Renewable or Nonrenewable
Nonrenewable
Energy that travels in waves. Example: Visible light, X-Rays, Gamma rays
Electromagnetic Energy
What type of energy transformation occurs when you microwave your food?
__________ --> _____________
Electrical --> Thermal
What energy source relies on the extraction and refinement of ancient organic matter?
Coal
A rollercoaster stopped at the top of a hill
Gravitational Potential or Elastic Potential
Gravitational Potential
List our 3 fossil fuels
Coal --- Oil --- Natural Gas
Which type of atom is typically split to create nuclear energy?
Uranium
When the sun creates light it is an example of what type of transformation?
_________ --> ___________
Nuclear --> Electromagnetic
What energy source utilizes heat stored beneath the Earth's surface to generate electricity?
Geothermal
Give an example of all 3 types of energy
Kinetic -
Gravitational Potential -
Elastic Potential -
Teacher will decide
Explain the difference between renewable & nonrenewable energy sources
Teacher will decide