ER 6

A source of energy that is used much more quickly than it is replenished. 

• Nonrenewable 
• Renewable
• Energy Resource
• Fossil Fuel

A source of energy made from organic material buried deep within the earth. Pressure changes it to a fuel that we burn.

• Fossil Fuel
• Coal
• Natural gas
• Nuclear

A natural resource that humans use to generate electricity. Can be renewable or nonrenewable. 

• Renewable
• Nonrenewable
• Fossil fuel
• Energy Resource

A source of energy that is released when atoms are split or combined. 

• Propane
• Nuclear
• Natural gas
• Petroleum

A black solid made from peat. Most commonly used to generate electricity when burned. 

• Petroleum
• Coal
• Natural gas
• Nuclear

A dark liquid hydrocarbon used mainly for transportation. Crude oil is distilled to make gasoline. 

• Coal
• Natural gas
• Petroleum
• Nuclear

Methane gas used for heating and cooking. Delivered in pipelines. Can also be used for transportation and in other countries to generate electricity. 

• Propane
• Petroleum
• Natural gas
• Coal

A form of natural gas. Easily transported and stored in tanks. Commonly used for heating and cooking.  

• Natural gas
• Propane
• Petroleum
• Coal

Which is not a form of coal?

• Lignite

• Anthracite

• Peat

• Bituminous

All nonrenewable power plants use steam to turn a

• Transformer

• Generator

• Turbine

• Condenser