SCIENCE 1
The ability to do work, to make things happen, and to cause changes. All energy on Earth comes from the Sun.
What is ENERGY
Energy from a source that is not depleted when used, such as wind or solar power.
What is RENEWABLE ENERGY
Energy from moving air is converted into electricity by wind turbines.
What is WIND ENERGY
Energy from organic materials which can be burned. Examples include wood, straw and garbage.
What is BIOMASS ENERGY
A form of energy also called electromagnetic (EM) radiation. Light travels in straight lines.
What is LIGHT ENERGY
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but only changed from one form into another or transferred from one object to another.
What is the LAW OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY
Energy stored in an object due to its position above the Earth.
What is GRAVITATIONAL ENERGY
Energy stored in things such as food (used by the body) for fuel. This form of energy is also stored inside of batteries.
Whar is CHEMICAL ENERGY
Energy from a sources such as coal, petroleum (oil) and natural gas.
What is FOSSIL FUEL ENERGY
Energy stored in objects that are stretched.
What is ELASTIC ENERGY
A form of energy that can move from a hotter object to a cooler one. Produced by burning, rubbing, or mixing one substance with another. Also known as thermal energy.
What is HEAT ENERGY
The energy within a magnetic field. This energy results in various metals either repelling or attracting each other causing a push or a pull.
What is MAGNETIC ENERGY
Energy of objects in motion. This energy is stored in objects by tension. When the tension is released, motion occurs.
What is MECHANICAL ENERGY
Energy from our Sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
What is SOLAR ENERGY
Energy possessed by an object due to its motion or movement.
What is KINETIC ENERGY
Energy resources, like coal, nuclear, oil, and natural gas, are available in limited supplies.
What is NON-RENEWABLE ENERGY
The energy that results during a chemical reaction. It is a type of potential energy that is stored within bonds between molecules.
What is CHEMICAL ENERGY
Energy produced when the nuclei of atoms are split or fused.
What is NUCLEAR ENERGY
A form of energy that moves sound waves through a medium to the ear.
What is SOUND ENERGY
Energy from heat inside the Earth.
What is GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
A form of energy that comes from tiny charged particles called electrons.
Energy from flowing water. Also called hydro power.
What is WATER ENERGY
Stored energy which can be found in different forms: • Gravitational potential energy (e.g. an object about to fall) • Elastic potential energy (e.g. spring) • Chemical potential energy (e.g. food)
What is POTENTIAL ENERGY