Texas 6th Grade Science Flashcard

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What is a non-renewable resource?

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A non-renewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replaced or regenerated within a human timescale. Examples include fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What happens to an object when balanced forces act on it?

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When balanced forces act on an object, it remains at rest or moves at a constant speed.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time. Examples include solar energy, wind energy, and hydroelectric energy.

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How long does it take for Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

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It takes 24 hours for Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy that is harnessed from the sun's rays and can be converted into electricity or heat.

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is the energy obtained from the movement of air, which can be converted into electricity using wind turbines.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. For example, a rock at the top of a hill has gravitational potential energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while non-renewable resources cannot be replaced within a human timescale.