7.7A Transformation of Energy 1 (Texas TAG)

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What energy transformation occurs when a rabbit digests a carrot?

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Chemical energy is transformed into heat and thermal energy.

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What energy transformations occur when humans use energy from food to exercise?

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Chemical energy is transformed into mechanical energy and then into thermal energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is a kind of heat energy.

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What is metabolism in living organisms?

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Metabolism refers to the chemical processes of breaking down nutrients into energy.

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What is digestion in the human body?

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Digestion is the process of breaking down food into energy.

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Which process transforms energy from chemical to mechanical to thermal?

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Exercise transforms energy from chemical to mechanical to thermal.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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What is the role of heat energy in energy transformations?

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Heat energy is often a byproduct of energy transformations, indicating energy loss.

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What is an example of energy transformation in photosynthesis?

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In photosynthesis, radiant energy from the sun is transformed into chemical energy.