Earth's Energy Resources

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes hydroelectric energy?

• Energy produced by moving water

• Energy produced by burning coal

• Energy produced by sunlight

• Energy produced by wind

Multiple Select

Which of the following sources of energy was commonly used by ancient civilizations?

• Solar energy

• Energy of strong animals

• Energy from burning wood

• Hydroelectric energy

Open Ended

In what ways do you use nonrenewable resources in your everyday life?

Open Ended

Why do you think that coal, petroleum, and natural gas are called fossil fuels?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered fossil fuels?

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• Wood

Open Ended

Describe how hydroelectric energy is generated from the movement of water.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of energy from nonfuel sources?

• Hydroelectric energy

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Natural gas

Open Ended

Trace the power lines to their sources. Name sources of energy that can be transformed into electrical energy.

Dropdown

The electric energy plant uses

Select answer

to supply energy to the gas station.

Open Ended

In your opinion, why are the renewable energy sources shown in the visual unlikely to become a universal source of energy across the whole U.S.?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a way that energy production can impact wildlife habitats?

• Mining and drilling operations can change the land and harm organisms.

• Solar panels provide power without harming habitats.

• Wind turbines always improve wildlife habitats.

• Dams never affect natural systems.

Open Ended

Explain how different types of energy production can affect the environment, using examples from the images.