Energy Test

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What is biomass?

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Biomass refers to organic materials, such as wood and farm waste products, that can be burned as renewable energy sources.

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What types of energy does a car with a full tank of gas possess while driving?

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A car with a full tank of gas possesses both kinetic energy (due to its motion) and chemical potential energy (stored in the fuel).

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of energy by the motion of heated particles in a gas or liquid.

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Which has the highest thermal energy: an ice cube, a cup of hot coffee, a glass of cold water, or a large pot of boiling water?

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A large pot of boiling water has the highest amount of thermal energy.

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In which direction does thermal energy travel when holding an ice cube in your hand?

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Thermal energy travels from your hand to the ice cube.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.

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What is chemical potential energy?

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Chemical potential energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like fuels.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves, such as light or heat from the sun.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total energy of all the particles in an object, related to its temperature.