Energy Review

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replaced or regenerated quickly enough to keep up with its consumption. An example is oil.

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Which type of energy is produced by water flowing down a river?

Back

Mechanical Energy is produced by water flowing down a river.

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What happens to energy when Jon carries a full backpack compared to an empty one?

Back

Jon uses more energy while carrying the full backpack than he did carrying the empty backpack.

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What is the relationship between a sound's pitch and vibrations?

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A sound's pitch is directly related to how fast the vibrations are.

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What is an example of electrical energy becoming light energy?

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A lamp is plugged in and turns on.

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What is renewable energy?

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Renewable energy comes from sources that can be replenished naturally, such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. Anything that is moving has kinetic energy.

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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. For example, a rock at the top of a hill has potential energy.

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What is the difference between light energy and sound energy?

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Light energy is produced by light waves, while sound energy is produced by sound waves.

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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A moving car is an example of mechanical energy.