"Energy" Spark Science Review Flashcard

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What is electric current?

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The flow of electric charge in a circuit.

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What does 'Radioactive' mean?

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Giving out a certain type of harmful energy, called radiation.

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What is renewable energy?

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Energy that comes from earth's natural resources that does NOT run out, such as wind and sunlight.

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What is hydroelectric power?

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Electricity generated by falling or flowing water.

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What is energy?

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The ability to do work or cause change.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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The stored energy of an object due to its position.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy from the sun that can be converted into heat or electricity.

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What is wind energy?

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Energy obtained from the wind, used to generate electricity.

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What is fossil fuel?

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Natural substances like coal, oil, and natural gas that can be burned for energy.