Potential vs. Kinetic Energy
This type of energy an object has because of its motion.
What is kinetic energy
In a circuit, electrical energy can transform into this form in a light bulb
light energy (and heat)
Waves that move particles up and down are called what
What are transverse waves
Earth is tilted at this angle.
23.5°
Tides are caused mainly by the pull of this object
Moon
Energy stored due to height above the ground.
gravitational potential energy
In a food web, energy always begins with this organism group.
producers
Waves that move particles back and forth are called what
What are longitudinal waves
The hemisphere tilted toward the Sun experiences this season
summer
When the Earth, Moon, and Sun form a straight line, this type of tide occurs
spring tides
A stretched rubber band has this type of energy.
elastic potential energy
A roller coaster transforms gravitational potential energy into this as it speeds down a hill
kinetic energy
This is how all waves transfer energy
By vibrations
Earth’s seasons are caused by this, not distance from the Sun
tilt of Earth’s axis
Neap tides occur when the Moon and Sun form this angle
90-degree angle
Compare potential and kinetic energy using the example of a roller coaster at the top and bottom of a hill.
At the top, it has high potential energy. At the bottom, it has high kinetic energy.
In photosynthesis, light energy turns into this type of stored energy
chemical energy
Sound waves are which type of wave
longitudinal waves
When the Northern Hemisphere has winter, what season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing
summer
These tides have the least difference between high and low tide
neap tides
This type of potential energy is stored in food and batteries.
chemical potential energy
State the Law of Conservation of Energy
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed.
The highest point of a transverse wave is the crest. What is the lowest point called
trough
Explain why days are longer in summer
The hemisphere tilted toward the Sun receives more direct sunlight and longer daylight hours
Explain why spring tides have the largest tidal ranges
The Moon and Sun’s gravity pull together, increasing the tidal effect