SOL 6.2 Energy Study Guide
Classify the following energy sources as renewable or nonrenewable
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2.
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natural gas ________________
wood
_________________
water
_________________
oil
_________________
wind
__________________
sunlight __________________
coal
__________________
gasoline __________________
Short Answer
1.
What are the 3 types of fossil fuels?
2.
Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable?
3.
Why do fossil fuels give off more energy than other fuels?
4. List 3 examples of nonrenewable resources:
5. List 4 examples of renewable resources:
6. List one advantage and one disadvantage for the following types of renewable energy:
Renewable Energy Type
(a) Hydroelectric Power
Advantage
Disadvantage
(b) Geothermal Energy
(c) Wind Turbines
7.
What does the Law of Conservation of Energy State?
8. Indicate whether each of the following posses potential energy or kinetic energy.
a.
b.
c.
d.
a parked car _______________________
a ball rolling down a hill__________________
a runner at the starting line before a race begins _________________
a bowling ball in the hands of a bowler ______________________
9. What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy?
10. List the Energy Conversion for each of the following: (Ex. toaster – electricity to heat)
a. Flashlight:
b. Candle burning:
c. Blow dryer: