L2 Alternative Energy Flashcardizz

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Geothermal energy uses heat energy from under the earth’s surface to heat buildings and also to generate –

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electric energy

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Which alternative energy source does this information describe?

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Hydroelectricity

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Which of the following sources of energy is classified as an alternative energy source? Mined coal, Geothermal heat, Crude oil, Natural gas

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Geothermal heat

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A hydroelectric power plant generates electricity by using the energy of which of the following? Blowing wind, Organic material, Moving water, Earth’s core

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Moving water

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What type of alternative energy resource is ethanol? Options: Hydroelectric, Geothermal, BioMass, Solar

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BioMass

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All of the following are considered alternative energy sources EXCEPT – Wind, Coal, BioMass, Solar

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Coal

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The poster shown below advertises tours of a power plant.
This power plant produces electricity most likely by using- fossil fuels, biomass, solar energy, geothermal energy

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geothermal energy

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The house illustrated here uses panels on the roof to collect a natural resource and convert it into electricity that can be used. Which alternative energy source does this house use?

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Solar

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An energy company wants to build a hydroelectric power plant. Which of these characteristics of an area is most important to the development of a hydroelectric power plant? The area has a cool, rainy climate., The area is located in a valley with very little wind and frequent heavy fog., The area has a river that flows rapidly from nearby mountains through a valley, The area has no geysers or hot springs.

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The area has a river that flows rapidly from nearby mountains through a valley.

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Which alternative energy source is generated beneath Earth’s crust and can be used to heat buildings?

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Geothermal energy