Forms of Energy

Front

Which would be the most environmentally friendly way to supplement electricity? Options: solar panels on a roof, hydroelectric power from a pond, a nuclear power plant, using a diesel powered generator

Back

solar panels on a roof

Front

Which form of energy would most likely be affected by change in weather? Options: geothermal, natural gas, wind, nuclear

Back

wind

Front

What type of by-products does nuclear energy produce? (a disadvantage)

Back

radioactive waste

Front

What type of energy transformation occurs when using an electric pencil sharpener? Options: electrical to mechanical, sound to electrical, mechanical to electrical, potential to sound

Back

electrical to mechanical

Front

Which statement is true about the advantages and disadvantages of using different types of energy sources? Options:

wind power is an expensive, nonrenewable energy source

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solar power is a clean, renewable source of energy, but quite expensive

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nuclear power is very cost effective, nonrenewable, and leaves behind no radioactive waste

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coal is a safe and effective, renewable energy source

Back

solar power is a clean, renewable source of energy, but quite expensive

Front

A lamp begins with electrical energy when plugged in and turns into _________ energy when the light comes on. Options: mechanical, kinetic, radiant, sound

Back

radiant

Front

What type of energy transformation occurs when a hawk eats a mouse and then uses that energy to fly?

Back

chemical to mechanical

Front

What energy transformation occurs when a crock pot is plugged into an outlet and then the control knob is turned "on"?

Back

electrical to thermal

Front

What type of energy transformation happens in hydro-electric power?

Back

mechanical to electrical

Front

What is an advantage of producing electricity through hydropower?

Back

Hydropower is a clean, renewable source of energy for human use