Energy

Question 0

How are fossil fuels formed?

Answer 0

They are formed from the remains of dead plants and animals that lived millions of years ago.

Question 1

Give 3 examples of fossil fuels.

Answer 1

Coal
Oil
Natural Gas

Question 2

What is a problem caused by using fossil fuels?

Answer 2

They produce large amounts of pollution.

Question 3

What is energy measured in?

Answer 3

Joules (J)

Question 4

Who is Joule named after?

Answer 4

Scientist: James Joule

Question 5

How many Joules make a Kilojoule?

Answer 5

1 KJ= 1000 J

Question 6

Calories can also be used instead of Joules. How many calories equal a Joule?

Answer 6

One calorie = 4.2 J

Question 7

Name all the forms of energy.

Answer 7

Kinetic Energy
Heat/Thermal Energy
Electrical Energy
Chemical Energy
Light Energy
Sound Energy
Nuclear Energy
Potential Energy
(Elastic Potential Energy or Gravitational Potential Energy)

Question 8

If an energy conversion is a success to us, what do we call it?

Answer 8

Useful

Question 9

If the energy conversion is not what we want, what do we call it?

Answer 9

Wasted

Question 10

How can you represent energy in a diagram?

Answer 10

You can used a Sankey Diagram.

Question 11

Definition of renewable energy source?

Answer 11

They can never run out.