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21 Cards in this Set
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The ability to change
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Energy
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Energy of movement. Increases as an object moves faster. Increases as the mass of the object increases.
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Kinetic Energy
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Energy stored in an objects position. The amount of potential energy depends on:
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Potential Energy
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Energy continually changing between one form to another
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Changing forms of energy
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Energy is never created or destroyed
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Law of Conservations of energy
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This source is used up faster than it can be replaced. It takes Millions of years to form
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Nonrenewable
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Coal, Oil, Natural gas. Cause air and water pollution.
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Fossil Fuels
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From the nucleus of uranium atoms. Produce radioactive waste
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Nuclear Energy
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Energy resourcs that can be replenished continually
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Renewable Resources
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From the nucleus of uranium atoms. Produce radioactive waste
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Nuclear Energy
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Energy resources that can be replenished continually
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Renewable Resources
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Electricity generated by water through dams. The largest renewable resource
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Hydroelectric
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Gathering energy from sunlight through collectors
Example: Photovalatic cells |
Solar Energy
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Using heat from the earth's crust to produce electricity
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Geothermal energy
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Using the wind to turn generators to produce electricity
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Wind Energy
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Developing new sources. Example: Solar, Geothermal and wind energy
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Alternative Resources
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Increases as the temperature increases (Heat)
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Thermal
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Energy stored in chemical bonds
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Chemical
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Light Energy
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Radiant
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Energy carried by Electrical current. Turbine fan blade that turn a generator
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Electrical
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Transform kinetic energy into electricity
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Generator
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