Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Flashcard

Front

Which of the following is a renewable energy source? Coal, Solar energy, Natural gas, Oil

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Solar energy

Front

Which energy source can run out because it takes millions of years to form? Options: Wind, Hydropower, Coal, Sunlight

Back

Coal

Front

Why is wind energy considered renewable?

Back

Wind never runs out

Front

Which energy source is made from plants and animal remains from millions of years ago?

Back

Fossil fuels

Front

What is a good reason to use renewable energy?

Back

It will never run out

Front

What do power plants do?

Back

Create electricity for homes and businesses

Front

How do solar panels produce electricity?

Back

By using energy from the sun

Front

What type of power plant uses heat from deep inside the Earth to make electricity?

Back

Geothermal power plant

Front

What energy source do hydroelectric power plants use?

Back

Water

Front

What is one disadvantage of nuclear power?

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It creates harmful solid waste