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.
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