Energy Test

Front

What is the unit of energy?

Back

Joule (J)

Front

What type of energy is stored in a rubber band?

Back

Elastic energy

Front

What are renewable energy sources?

Back

Geothermal, wind, solar

Front

How long does it take for fossil fuels to form?

Back

Millions of years

Front

Which energy source is least likely to increase greenhouse gases?

Back

Hydroelectric

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy of an object in motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

The stored energy of an object due to its position.

Front

What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy?

Back

Renewable energy can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable energy cannot.

Front

What is an example of nonrenewable energy?

Back

Coal, oil, natural gas

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

The energy that comes from the temperature of matter.