6th Grade Science - 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 is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy that has the potential to do work.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is a fossil fuel?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources.

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What does nonrenewable resource mean?

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A nonrenewable resource is a resource that cannot be replaced or regenerated in a short period of time.

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What is an example of a renewable resource?

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An example of a renewable resource is solar energy.

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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 thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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