Topic 2 Elevate Science: Human Uses of Energy

Front

What is the process of burning a fuel to produce heat and light?

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Combustion

Front

What is a material that releases energy as heat when it burns?

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Fuel

Front

What element is found in underground rocks and used in most nuclear power plants?

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Uranium

Front

What device spins as gas flows and changes heat energy of steam into energy of motion?

Back

Turbine

Front

What does the term 'primary' mean?

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Original

Front

What is energy that is stored in food and fuels?

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Chemical Energy

Front

What is the energy of motion called?

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Kinetic Energy

Front

What is the energy stored in an object due to its position?

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Potential Energy

Front

What is a renewable source of energy that comes from the sun?

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Solar Energy

Front

What is the process of converting sunlight into electricity?

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Solar Power Generation