Vocabulary
Types of Energy I
Types of Energy II
Changes in Energy
Heat Transfer
100

this word means work or force; some examples are potential and kinetic

energy

100

where all energy comes from

sun

100

Riding a bike is an example of this kind of energy.

kinetic energy

100

Energy can not be lost or destroyed, only _______ into a different form of energy

changed/converted

100

The sun heating earths surface is an example of what type of heat transfer

Radiation

200

This means energy resources that cannot be replaced 

 Non-renewable energy sources.

200

If you imagine a drop of water about to fall down a waterfall, at the top of the waterfall the drop of water has this kind of energy.

Potential Energy

200

this form of energy cooks food in boiling water

thermal/heat energy

200

When a football player kicks a ball, he transfers what kind of energy to the ball?

Potential Energy

200

What energy source does a solar panel use

The sun

300

This is the term used for energy sources that are replaced easily and quickly.

 Renewable energy resources.

300

This type of energy is present in an unlit match.

Potential energy

300

This is the energy of motion.

kinetic energy

300

How can a roller coaster gain potential energy?

Go higher 

300

The top of the pool water is warmer because of 

convection

400

This word means to change

convert

400

Wind is an example of what type of energy?

A renewable energy source.

400

Both of these types of energy produce "waves" and are a part of our bodies' senses. Some examples are your tv, and your phone 

Sound & light energy

400

A hair dryer transforms _______energy to _____ ,________, & ________

electrical to mechanical, sound, and heat

400

Touching a hot stove is an example of what type of heat transfer?

Conduction

500

This word means proof

evidence

500

music coming from the radio, your loud vacuum cleaner, people talking on tv are all examples of this type of energy

sound energy

500

This is stored energy.

potential energy

500

Where do plants get their energy to live?

From the sun

500

Hot air rising and cool air sinking is an example of what type of heat transfer

convection