What is thermal energy?
A form of energy that some objects release when active (like the sun)
What are mechanical and kinetic energy?
energy of moving objects; depends on the speed and volume of objects (like moving vehicles)
What is light energy?
energy produced by objects that release light (like the sun)
What is sound energy?
energy produced by objects (like musical instruments)
What is nuclear energy?
Nuclear energy comes from nuclear centers and is generated from some chemical elements (like plutonium)
When fuels burn, they turn ___ energy into ____ energy
thermal, chemical
How do we use coal?
For electricity and heat
Where does natural gas come from? What is it used for?
It comes from underground reservoirs and is used for heat or hot water
We can use kinetic energy from ____ and ____ to produce electric energy
water reservoirs and wind farms
The sun generates ____ and ____ energy, which can be converted into ____ energy
light and heat; electric
What radioactive materials can be used at nuclear power stations?
Uranium and plutonium
What happens when we burn BIOMASS?
It transforms into heat energy
Whatis BIOMASS?
fuel-material that comes from organic waste
Rocks and water in volcanic areas have lots of what type of energy?
Thermal energy
What is the difference betwen renewable and non-renewable energy?
Renewable energy sources can regenerate after they are used, but non-renewable sources are limited.
What type of energy do waves and tides have?
Kinetic energy
