Energy Resources

Which energy source is considered renewable?

• Coal

• Petroleum

• Natural gas

• Hydropower

Which is NOT a benefit of wind energy?

• low or no emissions

• requires small or reduced land use

• low operational and maintenance costs

• renewable source of power

Which is not true about geothermal energy?

• minimal environmental impact

• low start-up costs

• very efficient production of energy

• geothermal reservoirs are naturally replenished

What statement about solar energy is true?

• requires a small amount of space

• it is not considered expensive to setup or maintian

• there are no harmful metals or gases used during manufacturing of solar panels

• solar energy can be intermittent (not consistent)

Which of the following energy types is not a fossil fuel?

• Natural gas

• Geothermal

• Petroleum

• Coal

Which method of energy can be affected by drought?

• Wind

• Hydropower

• Biofuels

• Nuclear

Which of the following sources of energy generates emissions during use?

• Natural gas

• Hydropower

• Nuclear

• Wind

Which is true about nuclear power?

• Not considered a renewable fuel source

• High greenhouse gas emmisions

• Requires fossil fuels during energy generation

• Uranium is easy to mine and transport

Coal is NOT ________________.

• abundant

• generate greenhouse gasses

• expensive

• destructive to natural habitats

Which is a negative aspect of the use of petroleum?

• It is extracted at a low cost.

• It can be easily transported

• It produces hazardous substances.

• Petroleum is used in many products.