Thermo Chapter 2 Energy and Environment
What is the primary source of energy for the Earth?
Sun
Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
Geothermal energy
What is the unit of energy?
Joule
Which form of energy is associated with motion?
Kinetic energy
What is the process by which energy is transferred between objects of different temperatures?
Conduction
Which of the following is an example of a fossil fuel?
Natural gas
What is the principle of conservation of energy?
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another
What is the formula for calculating mechanical energy?
Mass × Gravity × Height
Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?
Oxygen (O2)
What is the term for the energy required to raise the temperature of a substance?
Specific heat