Types of Energy
What type of energy is caused by vibrating objects, moves in waves, and is detected by our ears?
Sound
True or False: Non-renewable resources are infinite
False
True or False: Renewable energy is a finite resource
False
What compound is the leading cause of global warming?
carbon dioxide CO2
Name one type of science
chemistry, biology, psychics, anatomy, etc...
How does thermal energy always flow?
Hot to cold
What greenhouse gas is produced when fossil fuels are burned?
carbon dioxide
Name one disadvantage of solar energy.
Expensive, weather dependent, solar farms take a lot of space, etc...
What color reflects light?
white
What is the difference between elements and compounds?
element is one type of atom
compound is combination of two or more atoms
What type of energy occurs from friction?
Thermal
Name the three types of fossil fuels we have learned about.
1. coal
2. natural gas
3. oil
Curved shape to help wind travel faster.
How does climate change cause sea levels to rise?
melting glaciers
What is Miss Olivia's major in college?
Pyschology
What type of energy is total energy an object possesses due to its motion and position?
mechanical energy
What type of non-renewable energy caused the incident in Chernobyl AND what element is used to create that energy?
Nuclear AND Uranium
What force helps water move faster through dams?
gravity
What layer of the Earth's atmosphere traps heat and reflects UV radiation?
ozone layer
What is the difference between a watt and a joule?
joule is a unit of energy
watt is a measurement of power
If someone is standing at the top of a diving board, what type of energy do they have? (be specific)
Gravitational potential energy
What material is oil (petroleum) mostly made out of?
marine organisms
What type of renewable energy uses wells dug deep into the ground?
geothermal
Name 3 ways you can lower your carbon footprint?
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What advice did I give for your future college applications?
have good academics but also join clubs and do extracurricular activities to spruce it up