5.9.1 Energy Sources

Front

What is Solar Energy?

Back

Energy from the sun.

Front

What is Wind Energy?

Back

Energy in moving air.

Front

What is Coal?

Back

A solid black fossil fuel that formed from the remains of plants that lived and died millions of years ago.

Front

What is Biomass?

Back

Any organic matter that can be used as an energy source such as wood or crops.

Front

What is Hydropower?

Back

Energy that comes from the force of falling water.

Front

What is Natural Gas?

Back

A colorless, flammable gas refined from petroleum and natural gas.

Front

What is Nuclear Energy?

Back

Energy produced by nuclear reactions, often used in power plants.

Front

What is Renewable Energy?

Back

Energy that can be replenished naturally, such as solar or wind energy.

Front

What is Non-Renewable Energy?

Back

Energy sources that cannot be replenished in a short period, like coal and oil.

Front

What is the main disadvantage of using coal as an energy source?

Back

It pollutes the air with gases.