Alternative Energy

Geothermal energy uses heat energy from under the earth’s surface to heat buildings and also to generate –

• building materials
• solar power
• fossil fuels
• electric energy

A student is preparing a presentation about alternative energy resources. The student has found the following information:
Which alternative energy source does this information describe?

• Hydroelectricity
• Solar energy
• Biofuels
• Wind

Which of the following sources of energy is classified as an alternative energy source?

• Mined coal
• Geothermal heat
• Crude oil
• Natural gas

A hydroelectric power plant generates electricity by using the energy of which of the following?

• Blowing wind
• Organic material
• Moving water
• Earth’s core

Corn, wheat, and soybeans can be made into a substance called ethanol. In some places, ethanol is part of a mixture used to power cars and trucks. What type of alternative energy resource is ethanol?

• Hydroelectric
• Geothermal
• Biofuel
• Solar

All of the following are considered alternative energy sources EXCEPT –

• Wind
• Coal
• Biofuel
• Solar

The poster shown below advertises tours of a power plant.
This power plant produces electricity most likely by using-

• fossil fuels
• biofuels
• solar energy
• geothermal energy

The house illustrated here uses panels on the roof to collect a natural resource and convert it into electricity that can be used.
Which alternative energy source does this house use?

• Water
• Wind
• Solar
• Geothermal

An energy company wants to build a hydroelectric power plant. Which of these characteristics of an area is most important to the development of a hydroelectric power plant? 

• The area has a cool, rainy climate.
• The area is located in a valley with very little wind and frequent heavy fog.
• The area has a river that flows rapidly from nearby mountains through a valley
• The area has no geysers or hot springs.

Which alternative energy source is generated beneath Earth’s crust and can be used to heat buildings?

• Hydroelectric energy
• Geothermal energy
• Wind energy
• Solar energy