6th Grade Unit 5 Review

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules. It is released or absorbed during a chemical reaction.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object. It is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves. It includes visible light, radio waves, and X-rays.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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An example of energy transformation is when a battery (chemical energy) powers a flashlight (electrical energy) to produce light (radiant energy).

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What happens to energy when a lion eats a zebra?

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When a lion eats a zebra, the chemical energy from the zebra's body is converted into mechanical energy for the lion's movement.

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What energy transformation occurs when you eat food before exercising?

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When you eat food, the chemical energy in the food is transformed into mechanical energy when you move your muscles during exercise.

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What is an example of chemical energy being transformed to thermal energy?

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An example is a hot air balloon being lifted by burning petroleum, where the chemical energy from the fuel is converted into thermal energy.

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What is the energy transformation in a water turbine?

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In a water turbine, the energy transformation occurs in the order of thermal energy to mechanical energy to electrical energy.

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