Energy Forms, Transformations, and Sources Review

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What is the fuel most often used in nuclear reactions?

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Uranium

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What does the law of conservation of energy state?

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Energy is not created nor destroyed.

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What is the process called when an atom's nucleus splits into smaller nuclei, releasing energy?

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Nuclear fission.

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What is a disadvantage of using wind energy?

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It can only be used in limited areas around the country.

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What is the energy source for a solar panel?

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Light.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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The stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What is renewable energy?

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Energy that is collected from resources that are naturally replenished.

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What is an example of a non-renewable energy source?

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Fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Energy derived from the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface.