6.8B - Energy Transfers and Transformations Flashcard

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What is energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as electrical energy to mechanical energy.

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What type of energy is present in a Ferris wheel when it is turned on?

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Electrical energy is present when the Ferris wheel is turned on.

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What happens to energy in a light bulb when it is turned on?

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Energy is transferred from the battery to the light bulb, where it is transformed into light and heat.

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What is the role of energy in a food web?

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Energy is transferred and transformed through different organisms in a food web, with some energy being lost as heat.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy an object has due to its position or state, such as a roller coaster at the top of a hill.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, such as a roller coaster moving down a track.

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How does energy conservation occur in photosynthesis?

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Energy from sunlight is transformed into chemical energy stored in glucose during photosynthesis.

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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 is an example of energy transformation in a roller coaster?

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Energy is transformed from potential energy at the top of the ride to kinetic energy as it descends.

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What happens to energy at each trophic level in a food web?

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At each trophic level, energy is transferred and transformed, but some energy is lost as heat.