24-25 Harnessing Human Energy End of Unit Assessment

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What is energy?

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The ability to make things move or change.

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What happens to energy in a flashlight that is turned on?

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Energy is being converted from one type to another.

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What is a scientific argument?

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A claim supported by evidence.

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What does it mean to transfer energy?

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To move energy from one object to another or one place to another.

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What is evidence in scientific terms?

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Information about the natural world that is used to support or refute a claim.

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What is the principle of energy conversion?

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Energy can change from one form to another, such as from chemical energy in batteries to electrical energy in a flashlight.

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What is a claim in scientific discussions?

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A statement or assertion that can be supported or refuted by evidence.

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How does energy affect motion?

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Energy is required to initiate and sustain motion in objects.

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What is the role of a generator?

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A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy of an object in motion.