Energy Sources Flashcard

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Which group of energy sources are limited?

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Non-renewable

Front

Which are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago?

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Fossil fuels

Front

Which represent the main fossil fuels?

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Coal, Petroleum, Natural Gas

Front

What usable form of energy can be created by all energy sources?

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Electrical

Front

What is the renewable energy that comes from the power of fast moving water called?

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Hydropower

Front

True or False: All renewable energy sources result in pollution (air or water).

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FALSE

Front

Renewable energy that comes from using the heat beneath Earth's surface is called...

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Geothermal

Front

Which energy source is non-renewable, doesn’t pollute the air, but can create radioactive wastes?

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Nuclear

Front

Which statement is TRUE about non-renewable sources?

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Non-renewable sources (like fossil fuels) pollute the air when burned.

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Which statement is TRUE about renewable sources?

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A main disadvantage of renewable sources is there are limited areas where they can be used.