All Flashcards
What is the effect of burning methane (CH4)?
Releases chemical energy.
What is the effect of using nuclear fission in power plants?
Generates nuclear energy.
What is the effect of solar panels?
Converting sunlight into electricity.
What is the effect of windmills turning?
Generate electricity.
What drives tectonic plate movement?
Earth's internal heat.
What drives weather patterns and climate?
Solar energy.
How is radiant energy converted?
Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity.
What is an example of thermal energy use?
Burning biomass for heat.
What is an example of mechanical energy use?
Windmills turning to generate electricity.
What happens when methane is burned?
Chemical energy is released.
What is the role of energy transformations?
Energy changes from one form to another (e.g., solar to electrical).
What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy?
Renewable resources can be replenished, while non-renewable cannot.
What is energy efficiency?
Getting the most out of the energy we use.
What is the importance of understanding energy flow?
Crucial for understanding environmental issues.
What is energy?
The ability to do work.
What is kinetic energy?
The energy of motion.
What is potential energy?
Stored energy, waiting to be released.
What is radiant energy?
Light energy traveling in waves.
What is thermal energy?
Heat energy from the movement of atoms and molecules.
What is mechanical energy?
Energy of moving objects or substances.
What is chemical energy?
Energy stored in the bonds of molecules.
What is nuclear energy?
Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom.
What is a Joule (J)?
The basic unit of energy.
What is a Gigajoule (GJ)?
1 billion joules (10^9 J).
What is an Exajoule (EJ)?
1 billion GJ (10^18 J).
What is a Quad?
1 quadrillion BTU, which is about 1.055 EJ.