4th Grade, Unit 2 - Using Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What are sound waves?

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Sound waves are vibrations that travel through air, water, or solids and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

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How do dolphins communicate?

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Dolphins communicate using special vibrations and sounds, transferring energy through sound.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through space in the form of waves, such as light and heat from the Sun.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished in a short period of time, such as solar energy or wind.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replaced quickly enough to keep up with its consumption, like fossil fuels.

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How does heat travel from the Sun to Earth?

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Heat travels from the Sun to Earth through radiation.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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