Circuits
The ground (GND) is typically what charge, + or - ?
Negative
Name TWO forms of renewable energy:
Sunlight, Wind, Water, Geothermal
Who is credited for inventing the light bulb in 1879?
Thomas Edison
It is the ability to do work or make things happen (like turning on a light or moving a motor).
Energy
True or False, natural gas has an inherent rotten egg smell.
False, it is oderless.
Which of the following voltages can be supplied by the UNO R3? 1V; 5V; 9V; 20V
5V
This form of renewable energy uses the flow of water to spin turbines, generating electricity.
Hydropower
Which type of light bulb was developed first: CFL, LED, or Incandescent?
Incandescent
The force that pushes electric charges through a circuit (like water pressure in a hose).
Voltage
True or False: Natural gas produces less carbon and pollution than other fossil fuels.
True
The amount of energy used per second.
Power (watts)
Unlike coal, oil, or gas, renewable sources produce zero ___________ during power generation.
greenhouse gas (i.e. CO2) emissions
The _______ _______ changed the world with mechanized equipment, conveyor belts, and electric lighting.
Industrial Revolution
The flow of electric charges through a wire
Current (Amps)
The main component of natural gas is:
Methane
Birds and other small animals can perch on power lines without being electrocuted unless they
touch another line/complete the circuit
What are two things you can do to rely less on non-renewable energy sources?
Solar panels, recycle, reusable water bottles, LED indoor lighting, insulation....the list goes on!
This non-renewable resource was first commercially used in the U.S. in 1859.
Oil
The first commercial oil well was drilled in PA, kicking off the American oil boom.
It tells us how much energy is used per second.
Power (watts)
In the U.S., more than _____ miles of pipeline transport natural gas to homes and businesses.
5000, 2.5 million, 5 million, 10 million
2.5 million miles of pipeline
What rating of resistor should be used with a LED?
220 ohms
What country produces nearly 100% of its power from geothermal and hydro sources?
Iceland
Alice Parker was an American inventor who patented the first natural gas powered ________ for homes.
central heating furnaces
The average home uses how much (kWh) electricity per year?
a) 110 b) 1100 c) 11,000 d) 110,000
11,000 kWh/year
The natural gas and oil industry employs roughly how many Americans:
1000, 1 million, 10 million, 100 million
10 million (10.3)