Vocabulary
What does STEM stand for?
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
Everything is made up of ____________.
Matter
What are the two types of electricity?
Static and current
Where is most of Canada's e-waste sent to?
Developing countries
What is a renewable resource?
A resource that can be used over and over again; a resource that will replenish itself quickly
What are the two principles of matter?
1. It is made up of small particles
2. The particles are always in motion
___________ and ___________ are the two types of categories we measure conductive materials in (eg. metal is a ______ and wood is a ________)
Insulator and conductor
How much e-waste did Canadians generate in 2014?
724 million kilograms
What does it mean to be sustainable?
To make sure that we are not using up natural resources too quickly (eg. turning off the lights at your home when you are not using it)
What state of matter has a fixed state and volume and does not flow?
Solid
What type of electricity requires movement or flow of electrons?
Current
What are the names of the two guys who created Google?
Larry Page and Sergey Brin
What is Ewaste?
Ewaste is electronic waste - old phones, computers, printers, microwaves, fridges etc.
What state of matter has no fixed shape or volume, and it flows when being poured?
Gas
What type of electricity is due to an imbalance of positive and negative charges?
Static
List the 6 different types of energy we use in Ontario.
What one can you see on Wolfe Island?
Wind (you can see the windmills!)
Biofuel / Bio Energy
Solar
Hydroelectric / Water
Nuclear
Natural gas
What is nuclear energy?
Splitting uranium atoms in a reactor to produce energy, then using that energy to power things
What state of matter has a fixed volume, but not a fixed shape, and will flow when being poured?
Give an example!
Liquid
Water, milk, lemonade, juice etc.
What is electricity?
Electricity is the flow of charged particles
Give three ways an architect can make their designs environmentally friendly
Use eco friendly materials
Use what is already naturally there
making sure we use the space in the best way possible
using less non-renewable energy
use environmentally friendly materials and products
protecting our water supply
conserving electricity and heat