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Energy Sources
Energy Forms
Energy Conversion
Conservation
Experiments
100
What provides most of our energy on Earth?
The Sun
100
True or False: The Sun is a form of energy.
False: the Sun is an energy source.
100
The energy in a candle can be converted into _________ and ___________ energy.
light, heat
100
What does "conserve" mean?
Conserve means to save.
100
Name one energy source from our hands-on experiments.
Battery, Light Bulb (Sun), Candle Wax, Muscles, Lighter
200
What does the word "source" mean?
A "source" is where something comes from or where something is stored.
200
What is energy?
Energy is what makes anything happen. It is required to do any work.
200
What does "convert" mean?
Convert means to change.
200
Where do fossil fuels come from?
Fossil fuels come from dead plants and animals that piled up on the Earth's surface millions of years ago.
200
What was created by rubbing our hands together?
Heat energy. (Motion energy is also acceptable).
300
True or False: Motion is an energy source.
False.
300
Name 5 forms of energy.
heat, light, electricity, motion, sound, chemical.
300
The energy in a battery can be converted into ____________.
Acceptable answers: electricity, machine movement, light, heat, or motion.
300
What are two examples of renewable energy sources?
Sun, Wind, Water
300
Where was the energy stored in the tone generator?
The energy was stored in the battery.
400
Name three fossil fuels.
Oil, Natural Gas, and Coal
400
What type of energy do our bodies get from food?
Motion and Heat.
400
Name 2 energy forms that stored energy in wood can be converted into.
Heat and Light.
400
Name four things you can do to save energy at home.
Turn off electronics/water when you're not using them, Open a window instead of using AC, Use a blanket instead of turning on the heater, Take shorter showers, Unplug electronics, etc.
400
What was the energy converted into in the tone generator?
Sound and Motion.
500
Name 7 energy sources.
Battery, Sun, Wood, Oil, Natural Gas, Coal, Food, Muscles, Lighter, Gasoline, Wind
500
What form of energy is energy stored as in your body?
Chemical energy
500
How can the Sun's energy convert into muscle movement?
Plants absorbs the Sun's light and convert it into sugars that are found in our food. Food can be converted into muscle movement.
500
Why are renewable energy sources better than nonrenewable energy sources?
Nonrenewable energy sources lead to more pollution and will eventually run out because they are used faster than they are made. Renewable energy sources are better for the environment and replaced easily.
500
Batteries were converted into what 3 types of energy?
Light, Motion, and Sound