Vocabulary / Resources
Resources that are not replaced as they are used are called ______.
What are nonrenewable resources
This type of energy travels in electromagnetic waves and an examples would include sunlight and X rays.
What is radiant (light) energy
What type of energy transformation occurs in the following scenario: turning on a hand crank flashlight
What is mechanical to radiant/thermal
Energy cannot be created or _________, but can be changed from one form to another.
What is destroyed
This type of energy is caused by moving electrons
What is electrical energy
What type of energy transformation occurs in the following scenario: A windmill spinning
What is mechanical to electrical
List 2 resources that cannot be replaced in a short period of time
What are petroleum/oil, coal and natural gas
A student is cold while she waits outside for the bus so she decides to rub her hands together. What form of energy is her mechanical energy being converted into?
What is heat/thermal energy
This type of energy transformation occurs when using a solar panel to power your home.
What is radiant to electrical
These resources were formed millions of years ago and are being used much faster than they can be replaced.
What are fossil fuels
A student leaving their seat to sharpen a pencil (hopefully with teacher permission) would be using what kind of energy?
What is mechanical energy
In a hydropower dam, the ________energy from a turbine is converted into_______ energy used by a generator.
What is mechanical to electrical
List 3 renewable energy sources
Solar, Wind, Hydropower, Geothermal, etc.
When energy is converted from one form to another, a little bit of it ends up as _____
What is heat
When a toaster is used, this energy transformation is taking place.
What is electrical to thermal