Renewable
Non-renewable
Random
Potential and Kinetic
Bonus
100
energy from the wind...
wind power (windmills)
100
Renewable resources can become non-renewable if what happens?
they run out
100
What is ethanol made out of?
corn
100
What is the definition of energy?
the ability to do work
100
Where did the colonists travel?
From what continent, across which ocean?
From Europe to North America across the Atlantic Ocean
200
energy from the sun...
solar power
200
Name one alternative to natural gas for fueling a car.
bio-diesel (from algae)
electric car (like a tesla)
ethanol
200
What is potential energy?
Energy that is stored
200
Where would we see the highest amount of potential energy in a rollercoaster?
at the top of a hill
200
Stars produce what two things?
heat and light
300
water power is called...
hydroelectric
300
A solid fossil fuel
coal
300
List 3 ways we use energy.
-
300
What is kinetic energy?
Energy in motion
300
The sun shines due to...
nuclear explosions
400
geothermal energy comes from...
heat from earth's core
400
which fossil fuel gives us heat on our stove?
natural gas
400
Since energy cannot be destroyed it must be _______________.
transferred
400
Explain how energy transfers through a pendulum.
400
Who were the colonists loyal to the king and who were the ones who rebelled?
Loyalists
Patriots
500
biomass comes from...
plants and animals
500
How could an electric car still use fossil fuels?
It depends where the electricity used to fuel it comes from.
500
What type of energy causes the most pollution?
fossil fuels
500
List the three factors that affect potential and kinetic energy.
mass, speed, height
500
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776