TYPES OF ENERGY
What type of energy has to with the potential to move?
KINETIC ENERGY
This renewable energy source uses wind to generate electricity.
_____________ means saving energy by not
using more energy than what is needed.
energy conservation
This phenomenon occurs when harmful substances are released into the air.
What type of energy occurs when a force acts on an object to make it move.
Mechanical Energy
This renewable energy source uses water to generate electricity.
Hydro Energy
These panels convert sunlight directly into electricity.
Solar Panels
This term describes the loss of species from an ecosystem.
Extinction
What type of energy is created by the movement of particles. HINT: Heat is created when particles move quickly.
Thermal Energy
This type of renewable energy source
uses the energy from the Sun,
collected by solar panels, to generate
electricity. It is used for many purposes,
including heating buildings and water and
lighting.
Solar Energy
This type of vehicle creates less pollution because it does not use gas. What type of vehicle am I referring to?
Electric cars
This type of energy is stored in an object due to its position or height.
Potential Energy
What type of energy is the movement of electrons through a conductor (any material that can carry electricity).
Electrical Energy
_________ resource comes from sources that will
run out or will not be replenished in our lifetimes.
non-renewable
An _________ is a measure of how much
people take from nature compared to the number of
natural resources available.
ecological footprint
This non-renewable energy source is formed from the remains of ancient marine organisms.
oil
What type of energy is energy stored in the nucleus of an atom?
Nuclear Energy
________ change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns.
climate change
Burning fossil fuels releases this gas, which contributes to global warming.
Carbon Dioxide
This fossil fuel is commonly used for heating and electricity but contributes to pollution.
coal