IME: ENERGY FLASHCARD-1

Front

What is the primary characteristic that defines a renewable energy source?

Back

It is naturally replenished

Front

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source? Solar energy, Wind energy, Coal, Hydropower

Back

Coal

Front

What type of energy uses the sun's radiation to generate electricity or heat?

Back

Solar energy

Front

Which renewable energy source utilizes the movement of water, such as tides or rivers, to generate electricity?

Back

Hydropower

Front

What type of energy uses organic matter, like plants or waste, as fuel?

Back

Biomass energy

Front

Which renewable energy source uses wind to turn turbines and generate electricity?

Back

Wind energy

Front

Renewable energy sources are sustainable and can be used indefinitely without depleting the resource.

Back

True

Front

What is the primary characteristic of renewable energy?

Back

It can be used indefinitely without depleting resources

Front

What is the main environmental benefit of using renewable energy?

Back

Decreased greenhouse gas emissions

Front

Half of the world’s energy needs are fulfilled by renewable energy sources.

Back

False