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Which of these forms of energy has the longest wavelength?
x-rays, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, infrared radiation |
infrared radiation
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Name some advantages of solar energy.
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Reduce the amount on greenhouse gases produced.
Renewable resource |
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Name some advantages of nuclear power.
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Nuclear power can produce large amounts of electricity, and does not release carbon dioxide.
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How do acids prevent food spoilage?
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Acids slow the growth rate of bacteria.
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How does a hydroelectric dam work?
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The kinetic energy present in flowing water is used to produce electricity.
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What is an environmental effect of building a hydroelectric dam over a river?
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Building a dam will change the amount of nutrients available to organisms living downstream.
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Why does a pencil look bent when it is placed halfway in a cup of water?
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Light travels at different speeds in different materials.
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When a car burns gasoline, most of the chemical energy in the gasoline is converted to what form of energy?
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heat energy
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