Energy Resources And Transfers Flashcards
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What are fossil fuels?
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Fossil fuels are natural fuels such as coal or gas, formed from the remains of living organisms.
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Where does most of the Earth’s energy come from?
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The sun ☀️
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Name 3 renewable energy resources.
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Solar Wind Tidal Wave Geothermal Wood Biomass Hydrological or Hydroelectric Power (HEP)
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Name 3 non-renewable energy resources.
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Coal Oil Natural gas Nuclear Biomass Wood
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List 5 different forms of energy.
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Magnetic Kinetic Heat Light Gravitational potential Chemical Sound Electrical Elastic potential Nuclear
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State the energy transformation in a television.
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Electrical energy is transformed into SOUND AND LIGHT energy - also heat energy.
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How is energy lost from a house?
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Heat energy is transferred from homes by conduction through the walls, floor, roof and windows. It is also transferred from homes by convection. It is lost: through the roof through windows through gaps around the door through the walls through the floor
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Why is energy conservation important?
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It saves money Saves non-renewable resources Protects the environment Reduces pollution Decreases the amount of fossil fuel consumption.
