Energy for the Future: Part 2 of 2 (p. 128-133)

Thermal energy comes from--

• wind

• dams

• heat

• chemicals

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How do solar-powered water heaters capture energy?

• Reflect it off mirrors

• Stream it from electric coils

• Absorb it from sunlight

• Using connected wires

Thomas Culhane did an experiment on heat absorption using black and white paper. What did he discover?

• The black paper absorbed more heat than the white paper.

• The white paper absorbed more head than the black paper.

• The white and black paper absorbed an equal amount of heat.

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Thomas and his students used aluminum to make their solar panel. Why?

• It was less expensive.

• It is light and easy to carry.

• It absorbs the most heat.

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Thomas and his students had a leaky water tank. They needed new storage containers. Where did they get them?

• A recycling center

• From an auto mechanic

• A shampoo factory

• From a hardware store

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CCSS.RI.5.1

Thomas and his students wrapped the water tank in insulation. Why?

• To stop the tank from leaking hot water

• To protect the tank from getting damaged.

• To trap the heat inside

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After completing their solar panel and water tank, Thomas Culhane explained that the water was hot enough to--

• Wash the dishes

• Do your laundry

• Take a shower

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CCSS.RI.5.1