What is Fossil Fuel Energy? Flashcards
1
Q
energy
A
- the ability to cause change
2
Q
potential
A
- stored
3
Q
kinetic
A
- used
4
Q
energy exists in many forms…
A
- mechanical
- stored
- electromagnetic
- thermal
- chemical
- nuclear
5
Q
fossil fuels…
A
- energy from ancient plants and animals
- coal
- oil
- natural gas
- must be burned to release potential kinetic energy
6
Q
disadvantages of using fossil fuel
A
- release pollution
- are non-renewable
- takes millions of years to replenish
- destroy environment
