Vibrations move through the air until they reach our ear.
Sound Energy
Stars and the sun
Light Energy
This type only works in windy areas and sometimes damages habitats and kill birds.
Wind Energy
What radioactive metal is used to generate electricity?
uranium
The fastest form of energy. It is made up of 7 different colours.
Light Energy
Cooking pasta on the gas stove.
Thermal Energy
This type can only be used in sunny climates.
Solar Energy
True or False
If we use up all non-renewable energy sources, they can be replaced easily.
FALSE
Released when a reaction occurs. For example, when a car burns petrol.
Chemical Energy
Used to turn on lights in the house.
Electrical Energy
This type does NOT create pollution, but requires construction of dams.
Water energy
Which is not a non-renewable type of energy?
a. oil
b. uranium
c. biomass
d. coal
c. biomass
Flows from a warm substance to a cooler substance.
A bike moving along the road.
Kinetic Energy
Heat produced by the decomposition of underground radioactive substances. For example, volcanoes or hot springs.
Geothermal Energy
Nuclear power stations produce dangerous __________ _________ products.
a. oil spills
b. natural gas
c. fossil fuel
d. radioactive waste
d. radioactive waste
Energy produced through motion or movement. The heavier the object, the faster it moves.
Kinetic Energy
Batteries
Chemical Energy
Organic material from living things. For example, wood or food waste.
Biomass
The use of non-renewable energy sources, such as coal and oil, is causing ___________ and air pollution.
global warming