Energy Resources

Front

What is a resource that replenishes quickly or renews in a short amount of time?

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Renewable resource

Front

What gaseous natural resource can be burned to generate heat and electricity?

Back

Natural gas

Front

What is the renewable energy source that uses the power of the wind to generate electricity?

Back

Wind Energy

Front

What is a liquid natural resource that can be burned to generate heat and electricity, and produce goods?

Back

Oil

Front

What renewable energy source harnesses the power of moving water to generate electricity?

Back

Hydropower

Front

What is the term for energy that comes from the sun?

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Solar Energy

Front

What type of energy is generated from the heat of the Earth?

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Geothermal Energy

Front

What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

Back

Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable resources cannot.

Front

What is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

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Coal

Front

What type of energy is produced by burning fossil fuels?

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Thermal energy