Energy Test 1 Mega Flashcardizz

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work.

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Which energy source has the lowest negative environmental impacts?

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Solar energy has the lowest negative environmental impacts.

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What is thermal energy production?

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Thermal energy production uses heat to create steam which spins a turbine.

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What increases potential energy?

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Potential energy increases when height and mass increase.

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What is biomass?

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Biomass is organic material that comes from plants and animals, used as a source of energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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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.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy from the sun that can be converted into thermal or electrical energy.

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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.

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What is the role of a turbine in energy production?

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A turbine converts kinetic energy from moving fluids into mechanical energy.