Conversions
Electrical, sound
What type of energy does the sun provide to a solar panel?
Light (or solar) energy
Name a device that has electricity as an input.
Many answers are acceptable
Ergstown has been burning fossil fuels and people are worried about pollution. What is a cleaner source of energy Ergstown can consider?
Wind, solar, etc. (as long as a valid reason is give).
Will adding new streetlights in Ergstown use more energy, less energy, or have no effect?
More energy
A person clapping their hands converts ________ energy into _______ energy.
Motion, sound
Is wind a renewable resource, or is it a non-renewable resource?
A renewable resource
Name am electrical device that has sound as an output.
A radio, speakers, computer, etc.
What is one reason why Ergstown might be experiencing frequent blackouts?
Multiple answers accepted
Will a population increase in Ergstown use more energy, less energy, or have no effect?
More energy
A lightbulb converts __________ energy into _________ energy and ________ energy.
Electric, light and heat
What type of energy source is gasoline?
Chemical energy
What is an electric device that has heat as its main output?
What is an electrical device that would have still worked on the night of the Ergstown blackout?
Will a new statue in Ergstown use more energy, less energy, or have no effect?
No effect
A generator converts __________ energy into ________ energy.
Motion, electrical
What is one negative result of burning fossil fuels for energy?
Pollution, they are non-renewable energy sources, global warming, etc.
What is an electric device that has motion as its main output energy?
A motor, electric car, fan, etc.
Why were cars still working on the night of the Ergstown blackout?
Will replacing old streetlights in Ergstown with LED lights use more energy, less energy, or have no effect?
Less energy
A solar panel converts _______ energy into _______ energy.
Light, electrical
Using wind as an energy source provides what type of energy?
Motion energy
Which devices have electrical energy as an output? A radio, electric stove, generator, solar panel, and a refrigerator?
A generator and a solar panel
The electricity in the Ergstown Hospital stayed on the night of the Ergstown blackout. Why?
It had a backup generator.
Will a new appliance store in Ergstown use more energy, less energy, or have no effect? (Hint: People are buying energy efficient appliances)
Less energy