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What drives tectonic plate movement?
Earth's internal heat.
What drives weather patterns and climate?
Solar energy.
How is energy involved in biogeochemical cycles?
Energy powers the movement of elements like carbon, nitrogen, and water through ecosystems.
How can potential energy be converted?
Potential energy can be converted into kinetic energy and vice versa.
What is the importance of energy transformations?
Understanding how energy changes from one form to another is crucial for understanding energy use and its impacts.
Why is understanding energy flow crucial?
Crucial for understanding environmental issues.
What is the effect of Earth's internal heat?
Drives plate movement, causing earthquakes and volcanoes.
What is the effect of solar energy?
Drives weather patterns and climate, influencing temperature and precipitation.
What are the consequences of energy production and consumption?
Environmental impacts, such as pollution and resource depletion.
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.