6th Grade Science Fall Review

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What type of energy does a ball have when it is at the top of a building?

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Gravitational Potential Energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

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What happens to the potential energy of an object when it is moved to a higher position?

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The potential energy increases.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

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Is hydro power a renewable or nonrenewable energy resource?

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Renewable

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At which point is potential energy the greatest in a given scenario?

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At the highest point (e.g., point W).

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

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What type of heat transfer occurs when heat is transferred through direct contact?

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Conduction

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What type of heat transfer occurs through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases)?

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Convection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What type of heat transfer occurs through electromagnetic waves?

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Radiation

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

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Define Gravitational Potential Energy.

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The energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

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What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?

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PE = mgh (where PE is potential energy, m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height).

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

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What is an example of a renewable energy source?

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Solar energy, wind energy, or hydro power.