Alternative Energy

Which of the following is NOT an alternative energy source?

• fossil fuels
• geothermal energy
• hydroelectric energy
• wind energy

What is one way wind turbines are annoying?

• they generate electricity based on demand
• they are quiet
• they kill birds
• all of the above

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What does Geothermal energy use to spin the turbine?

• Heat from deep inside the earth
• Water from rivers
• Wind
• Sunlight

Based on the data collected, which source of alternative energy is most efficient?

• Coal
• Wind
• Natural gas
• Solar

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Biofuel is...

•  Energy that comes from harnessing the movement of the air
• Energy that comes from the Sun
• A source of renewable energy, such as solar, wind, or geothermal energy
• Fuel from plant material

Solar Energy is... 

• Energy that comes from harnessing the movement of the air
• Energy that comes from the Sun
• A source of renewable energy, such as solar, wind, or geothermal energy
• Fuel from plant material

Wind Energy is...

•  Energy that comes from harnessing the movement of the air
• Energy that comes from the Sun
• A source of renewable energy, such as solar, wind, or geothermal energy
• Fuel from plant material

Hot water is pumped up from deep inside Earth and is used to heat homes or to generate electricity. This describes...

• biofuels
• hydroelectric energy
• geothermal energy

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what type of energy is Nuclear Energy?

• Non-Renewable 
• Renewable

As water flows through a dam, a generator is turned and creates enough electricity for thousands of homes. This describes...

• biofuels
• hydroelectric energy
• geothermal energy.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5