Question

drag the tiles to the correct boxes to complete the pairs.
organisms convert chemical energy into other types of energy in order to perform certain functions. match each function to the type of energy the
organism generates to perform it.
a polar bear breaks down stored fat to increase its temperature.
a bat emits and receives sounds to locate prey.
a firefly produces a green glow from its abdomen to attract mates.
an eel releases a current to defend itself.
mechanical energy
electrical energy
thermal energy
radiant energy

Explanation:

• A polar bear breaking down fat to increase temperature: This is thermal energy (heat) production.
• A bat emitting and receiving sounds to locate prey: Sound energy is a form of mechanical energy (vibrational/kinetic in air).
• A firefly producing a green glow: Light is radiant energy.
• An eel releasing a current to defend itself: This is electrical energy.

Answer:

• A polar bear breaks down stored fat to increase its temperature: thermal energy
• A bat emits and receives sounds to locate prey: mechanical energy
• A firefly produces a green glow from its abdomen to attract mates: radiant energy
• An eel releases a current to defend itself: electrical energy