Science 7 - Heat and Temperature

3. a form of heat transfer that does not require particles to transfer energy
4. an energy source that produces no greenhouse gases but has other potentially deadly risks
7. keeping your heating ________ at the lowest temperature comfortable for you will save on heating costs
8. an energy source that requires the construction of dams
9. hydroelectric energy can cause ___________ damage of areas flooded downstream
14. a form of heat transfer that requires surfaces to be in contact
15. a form of heat transfer that requires particles to move in currents
17. _________ is the single biggest energy use in homes.
18. coal requires an __________ transportation system
19. an energy sources that requires the use of convection currents in the atmosphere
20. shallow pans of ________ near radiator tops or near warm air vents, or a room humidifier, will help raise humidity levels.
21. a was to significantly reduce the loss of heat to the outdoors
23. an energy source that formed underground from dead organic matter
24. maintaining home ________ will produce personal comfort at a lower thermostat setting and save money

1. layers of spongy material formed by dead trees and plants
2. wind energy requires expensive energy storage (ex. _________)
5. an energy source that can be actively obtained or passively
6. _________ is the warming of our planet due to excess greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
10. an energy source is cannot be replaced in a normal lifespan
11. we burn coal in order to produce __________.
12. nuclear energy requires resolution of the _________ high level waste storage issue in most countries
13. an energy source that uses living or recently living organic material
16. insulate hot heating air _______ and hot water pipes that provide heat to the rooms in your house
19. storm ________ and doors are big energy and money savers
22. letting ________ in by opening curtains, blinds and shades over windows facing the sun helps keep the warmth indoors