Energy created by splitting uranium is called . . .
Nuclear
A resource that exists on earth as a limited supply in which natural processes cannot replace is called . . .
Nonrenewable
Oil and natural gas are ______ from the ground.
drilled
What is "ENERGY"?
The simplest definition of energy is "the ability to do work".
What type of energy is this statement describing? Water is released from a reservoir behind a dam. It spins a turbine in a generator.
Hydroelectric energy
Which renewable energy resource comes from burning plant material?
Biomass
Opps! No point for this number!
Cry
Name 3 types of renewable energy sources
Sun, Wind, Water, Geothermal
A resource that can be replaced in our lifetime by natural processes is . . .
Renewable
What type of energy does the earth produces?
Geothermal energy
Which of these is NOT currently a source of energy? A. the sun B. the moon C. running water?
B. the moon
Use your energy to do 5 jumping jack then you will earn 20 points!
Yeah!
What type of energy stored in materials that have been bent or stretched?
Potential energy (mechanical)
In an electric kettle, what type of energy is transferred from the heating element to the cold water?
Thermal energy (heat)
What is this?
Hydropower plant
What mineral can be used as a source of energy?
Uranium
Energy you can see that travels in waves is called . . .
Light Energy
Name 3 examples of nonrenewable resources
Oil, coal, natural gas, uranium/nuclear energy
How long does it take for nonrenewable resources to form?
Over thousands or millions of years
Energy resources made from carbon-rich plant and animal remains.
Fossil Fuels
What type of non-renewable fuel is used for cooking and heating in homes?
Natural gas
What is energy transformation?
When energy changes from one from into another form.
Hydroelectric energy makes power from moving _________.
water
Solar energy gets its power from the ________.
sun