Renewable Energy Sources

Which of the following is NOT an example of renewable energy?

• Wind power

• Solar Power

• Coal

• Hydro Power

What is a "fossil fuel"?

• an energy source created from fossils such as oil and gasoline

• an energy source created from water

• an energy source created from wind

• an energy source created from the sun

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What is geothermal energy

• energy from the sun

• energy from the wind

• energy from beneath the earth's surface

• energy from water

Renewable energy __________________.

• will run out some day

• is worse for the environment than non-renewable energy

• will not run out because it can be renewed

• is made from fossils.

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How is wind harnessed?

• Solar panels

• Wind turbines

• Dams

• By burning coal

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Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• natural gas

• oil

• coal

• sunlight

Is biomass (plant matter, such as wood scraps, plant stalks, and crops grown for the purpose of creating energy) a renewable or non-renewable source of energy?

• renewable

• non-renewable

Which type of energy uses the motion of tides and waves to power pumps that create electricity?

• Ocean energy

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Geothermal energy

How can we conserve energy?

• Turn off the lights when not in use.

• Turn the temperature up during the summer to reduce use of the air conditioner.

• Take public transportation or car pool.

• All of the above.

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Hydro power uses what to produce energy?

• wind

• sunlight

• water

• gasoline

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