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6th Grade TEKS based Energy

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______ is the ability to do work.   Energy  
Work happens when a ______ causes an object to ____   force move  
______ energy depends on weight and height   Potential  
______ energy is the energy of motion.   Kinetic  
____ energy is created when the nucleus of atoms are joined together or split apart.   Atomic  
____ energy - the energy stored in matter that is released during ________ change   Chemical  
A battery is an example of what type of energy?   Potential Chemical Energy  
What form of energy is the sun?   atomic or nuclear energy  
What form of energy is related to the temperature of matter?   Heat Energy  
What form of energy has electrically charged matter?   Electrical Energy  
How does electrical energy move through wires? What is this called?   Energy is transferred through the wires into other forms of energy so we can use it in radios, toys, computers, TVs, etc.  
_____ energy is caused by the vibration of electrically charged atoms.   Light Energy  
_____ energy that all living organisms have   Mechanical. Potential & Kinetic energy  
_____ energy from vibrations of an object.   Sound energy  
What is the acronym for the 7 forms of energy?   AC HELMS - atomic, chemical, heat, electrical, light, mechanical, and sound energy  
_____ is a change from one form of energy to another.   Energy conversion  
____ is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are touching.   Friction  
Energy cannot be created or destroyed - what is this called?   Law of Conservation of Energy  
____ is a natural resource that people can turn into another form of energy in order to do useful work.   Energy Resource  
______ ______ are formed from the buried remains of plants and animals that lived millions of years ago.   Fossil Fuels  
Name 3 fossil fuels and their uses   Examples: Petroleum - gasoline; Natural Gas - heating, vehicles; Coal - used to generate power;  
_____ ______ are used and replaced over a relatively short period of time.   Renewable resources  
Name 3 renewable resources and their uses   Sunlight - solar calculator; wind = electricity; trees = wood for fires  
___ is organic matter that can be burned to release energy   biomass  
Give 3 examples of organic matter.   plants, wood, and waste.  
____ is thermal energy caused by heating of the Earth's crust   Geothermal  


   


 

 

 

 

 

 
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