Ag Power & Energy Systems

Energy that comes from sources continually replenished by nature.

• Nonrenewable Energy

• Natural Gas

• Renewable Energy

• Fossil Fuels

Energy that comes from natural sources that took millions of years to develop and cannot be replenished.

• Renewable Energy

• Nonrenewable Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Solar Energy

Radiant energy emitted by the sun.

• Kinetic Energy

• Solar Power

• Solar Energy

• Syngas

Solar Energy systems can be used in remote locations in Agriculture except for which one of the following?

• Prevent livestock drinking water from freezing

• Provide electricity to run water pumps

• Power electric fences

• Start and run a tractor

Wind energy has been harnessed and used by humans for how many years?

• 100

• 225

• hundreds

• thousands

Wind energy is considered a form of solar energy

• True

• False

Wind turbine blades are usually located at least how many feet above ground?

• 70

• 100

• 150

• 200

Wind speeds need to be above what speed in order for wind turbines to work efficiently?

• 5-10 mph

• 10-12 mph

• 12-14 mph

• 15-20 mph

In order to be considered a wind farm, there must be at least 10 turbines in one location.

• True

• False

The power derived from kinetic energy of moving water is known as what?

• Wind power

• Water Power

• Hydropower

• Aquapower