Vocabulary
The power or ability to make something work or be active is called....
Energy
The sun's energy provides Earth with....
Light and warmth
Give an example of a transfer
Running into someone
What are fossil fuels formed out of?
Remains of ancient plants and animals
What is an example of a biomass fuel?
Wood
What are some disadvantages of using renewable energy?
It is expensive to install. Cost recovery may take years
When making waffles, what kind of transformation is made?
Electrical to heat
Nonrenewable resources....
Can take millions of years to form but not be replaced.
What is kinetic energy?
Energy of motion
What are the advantages of using solar energy to generate electricity?
Solar energy is renewable and will continue to radiate energy.
A wind turbine converts....
Kinetic energy to potential energy.
The three major fossil fuels are coal, natural gas, and.....
Oil
What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy?
Renewable energy comes from natural resources.
Nonrenewable energy does not come from natural resources.
Which of these best demonstrates radiation?
a. glass of water left standing in the sun.
b. cookies baking in the oven
c. pot of pasta boiling on the stove.
a. glass of water left standing in the sun.
Give an example of a transformation.
Lights- electrical energy to light energy
What is radiation?
energy that moves from one place to another.
Name at least 5 types of energy
Solar, heat, gravitational, chemical, mechanical, sound, etc.
What is the difference between transformations and transfer?
Transformation changes one type of energy to another while transfer is passing of energy from one object to another.
What is the result of using fossil fuels more rapidly then they are formed?
The reserve will eventually be used up.