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FORMS OF ENERGY

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  • What is an example of a non-renewable energy source?
    Coal, oil, or natural gas.
  • What is biomass energy?
    Energy produced from organic materials, such as plants and animal waste.
  • What is the name of the energy generated by the movement of water in hydroelectric dams?
    Hydroelectric energy.
  • If we rub our hands together quickly, what type of energy do we produce?
    Thermal energy (due to friction).
  • What type of energy does a stretched rubber band have before being released?
    Potential energy
  • Is wind energy renewable or non-renewable?
    Renewable
  • What is the difference between thermal energy and mechanical energy?
    Thermal energy comes from heat, while mechanical energy is related to movement and forces.
  • What type of energy does a wind turbine generate?
    Wind energy, converted into electrical energy.
  • What type of energy does a solar panesl use to generate electricity?
    Solar energy.
  • What type of energy comes from the heat inside the Earth?
    Geothermal energy.
  • What type of energy does a cyclist have when pedaling?
    Mechanical and kinetic energy.
  • Which fossil fuel is commonly used to power cars?
    Gasoline (a derivative of oil).
  • What is the name of the energy stored in food that our body uses to function?
    Chemical energy.
  • Why is solar energy considered a renewable energy source?
    Because the sun provides an unlimited and continuous energy supply.
  • What is the main environmental problem caused by burning fossil fuels?
    Air pollution and climate change due to CO₂ emissions.