What is Energy?
The human body uses energy to complete these different tasks.
What is, breathing, digesting, moving, thinking.
This is an example of naturally occurring electrical energy.
What is, Lightning or Static Electricity.
We use these devices to take energy from the sun and use it to power our homes.
What are, Solar Panels.
This is an example of how to conserve energy at home.
What is, Turn lights off, use bike to travel, unplug devices, etc.
Based on Mr. Leduc's slides, this is what energy is defined as.
What is, the ability to do work.
Wood being burned or a battery being used for a device are examples of this type of energy.
What is, Chemical Energy.
This is the main type of renewable energy that Ontario uses, thanks to its many lakes.
What is, Hydro Energy.
This is released into the atmosphere when fossil fuels are burned.
What are, Greenhouse Gases.
A soccer ball being kicked is an example of this type of energy.
What is, Kinetic Energy.
Fission and Fusion are examples of this type of energy.
What is, Nuclear Energy.
Historically, wind energy was used to power these devices.
What are, Windmills.
Based on Mr. Leduc's slides, this is what climate change is defined as.
What is, long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns.
A slinky at the top of a staircase is an example of this type of energy.
What is, Potential Energy.
This is what moves inside of an object to create thermal (heat) energy.
What are, Atoms.
This example of non-renewable energy is made from the remains of plants and animals.
What are, Fossil Fuels.
Climate change has caused these to melt at an alarming rate.
What are, the Polar Ice Caps.
This is the one type of energy that can be both "stored" and put in "motion".
What is, Mechanical Energy.
All forms of radiant energy travel using this.
What are, Waves.
An energy source is considered renewable when it meets these three characteristics.
What are, 1) Used more than once, 2) Replaced Naturally, 3) Replaced Quickly.
This occurs when electricity is used by devices that have been turned off, but are still plugged in.
What is, Phantom Energy.