Alternative Energy

What energy source uses the sun's energy and panels?

• Solar energy
• Wind energy
• Geothermal

What energy source uses heat underground to heat and cool your home?

• hydroelectric
• solar energy
• Geothermal

Biofuels are made from .....

• Cows
• Water
• Plants such as corn

Which energy source uses a dam
and a turbine to create electricity? 

• Wind energy
• Hydroelectric energy
• Solar Energy

Which list shows only non renewable energy source?

• Petroleum,oil, natural gas , coal
• corn, solar, wind
• geothermal, oil, gas

Why is it important to look for alternative energy sources?

• We need more energy.
• It takes millions of years to make fossil fuels and we may run out.
• There is no reason to use alternate energy.

Why are fossil fuels a non-renewable resource?

• They are valuable and consumed  at a high rate
• The earth is unable to form fossil fuels once they run out
• Oil is only found in oceans
• Fossil fuels take millions of years to form, so we cannot use them again in our lifetime. 

What are the 3 main fossil fuels?

• Coal, Oil, and Gasoline
• Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas
• Electricity, Gasoline, Petroleum
• Coal, Oil, Non-renewable Resources

Where can the oldest layer be found?

• The top layer
• The middle layer
• They are all the same age
• The bottom layer

All of these are related to the formation of oil or natural gas EXCEPT

• Decomposed Animals
• Decayed Plants
• Sedimentary Rocks
• Active Volcanoes