SR 16 - STAAR Review 16: Energy Transformation

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What type of energy is stored in a battery?

Back

Chemical energy is stored in a battery.

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What is the energy that transfers heat called?

Back

Thermal energy is the energy that transfers heat.

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Which form of energy is most likely affected by changes in weather?

Back

Wind energy is most likely affected by changes in weather.

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According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy cannot be _________ or ____________.

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed.

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

Back

The transformation is from chemical energy to mechanical energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state.

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What is an example of thermal energy?

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An example of thermal energy is the heat from a stove.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?

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Renewable energy sources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable sources cannot.