Physics: Year 9 Term 2: Sun and Earth Energy

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What is the difference between solar cells and solar panels? (2)
Cells transfer energy from the sun directly into electricity whereas panels heat up water for central heating
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What is solar energy? (2)
Heat/light energy from the sun, transferred by photons
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What is geothermal energy? (2)
Heat energy from the earth, generated by fusion in the core and convection currents in the mantle
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Where can geothermal power stations be built? (2)
Near volcanoes; Locations of ground source heat
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How do geothermal power stations work? (4)
I) Water is pumped down into the hot rocks II) These heat it into steam III) The steam travels back up to power a turbine IV) The turbine's kinetic energy powers a generator
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Card 2

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What is solar energy? (2)

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Heat/light energy from the sun, transferred by photons

Card 3

Front

What is geothermal energy? (2)

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Where can geothermal power stations be built? (2)

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

How do geothermal power stations work? (4)

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Preview of the front of card 5

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