Energy Resources Flashcard

Front

Ethanol is blended with __________ to reduce the amount of oil needed to be efficient.

Back

gasoline

Front

Solar energy is energy from the sun. It is considered an ___________ energy resource, which means that it is available on a nearly continuous basis.

Back

inexhaustible

Front

_________ is formed from prehistoric plants in swamps.

Back

Coal

Front

Nuclear energy is still safe if the chain reaction is not carefully monitored and gets out of control?

Back

False

Front

Where are good places to drill for geothermal energy?

Back

Volcanoes

Front

What is the primary source of solar energy?

Back

The sun

Front

What type of energy resource is coal classified as?

Back

Non-renewable

Front

What is the process of generating electricity using wind called?

Back

Wind energy generation

Front

What is a major disadvantage of using fossil fuels?

Back

They contribute to pollution and climate change.

Front

What is the main advantage of using renewable energy sources?

Back

They are sustainable and have a lower environmental impact.