energy resouces Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
what is energy measured in?
A
joules
2
Q
what energy do we get from the sun?
A
solar energy
3
Q
what energy do we get from the wind?
A
wind energy
4
Q
what energy do we get from the sea?
A
tidal energy
5
Q
what energy do we get from the water?
A
hydroelectricity
6
Q
what energy do we get from the earth?
A
geothermal energy
7
Q
what do greenhouse gases to the atmosphere?
A
add to it so the uv is trapped inside
8
Q
what is renewable energy?
A
energy that can be used infinitely without it running out
9
Q
what is non renewable energy
A
energy that will eventually run out
10
Q
how does coal produce energy
A
it heats water to produce steam which turns a rotor fan which turns an axle which turns a magnet insider a coil of wire
