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Energy flash cards
Kinetic energy
The energy an object has because of its motion.
Electrical energy
Energy resulting from electrical charge in particles
Thermal energy
Energy contained in a system that is responsible for tempature
Potential energy
Energy that an object has because of its position or shape
Chemical energy
Energy stared in bonds of chemical compounds
Nuclear energy
Energ. Released from the nucleus
Mechanical Energy
The energy of motion or of an object that moves
Sound energy
Energy be vibration of a object
Electromagnetic Energy
Energy that travels in waves
Eccentricity
The different orbit shapes of earth’s orbit
Circle or oval
Obliquity
The tilt of earth’s axia of rotation
Precession
The wobble of earth’s axis
23.5 degrees
Greenhouse Effect (GHE or GHG)
Infrared radiation from the sun passes through the atmosphere. It’s re-emitted in all directions be GHG molecules and clouds. To warm earth and lower the atmosphere.
Enhanced Greenhouse Effect (EGE)
Amplified warming of earth’s atmosphere. A faster way to warms the atmosphere. Caused by human activities. Leads to a increase in Carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide. Caused more heat to be trapped causing climate change.
Natural sources of greenhouse gasses
List 3 Examples
Volcanic eruptions, decomposition of organic matter, respiration from plants and animals.
Human Sources of greenhouse gasses
List 3 examples
Burning fossil fuels. transportation emissions, agricultural practices like farming livestock.
Climate Change
Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns
Ways to REDUCE greenhouse gas emissions
List 3 examples
Switching to renewable energy sources, reducing transportation emissions, improving energy efficiency.
How does climate change impact wildfires?
Increase in wildfire season length, wildfire frequency, and pre burned areas
Example of potential energy converted into kinetic energy
Ball is above table and then is dropped.
Example of Electrical energy converted to kinetic energy
A electric fan
Example of chemical energy being converted into heat energy
Burning wood in a fireplace
