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Energy conservation
6th Grade
Term | Definition |
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Energy conservation | Reducing energy use. |
Efficiency | The percentage of energy that is actually used to perform work. |
Insulation | One method of increasing the efficiency of heating and cooling systems from the outside and Inside. |
Engineers | Improved the efficient in tires by using lighter material . |
Avoid fuel shortage 1 | Find new sources of energy |
Avoid fuel shortage 2 | Make fuels available now last as long as possible while other solutions are being developed |
Energy not used | Lost to surroundings |
Example when energy is lost | Incandescent light bulb converts only about 10% of the electricity it uses into light. Rest is given off as heat |
Reduce personal energy use | Instead of turning up the heat, put on a sweater. Use fans instead of air conditioners |