Alternative Energy Resources

Energy resources to replace or to minimize the use of fossil fuels is called

• nuclear energy

• alternative energy

• conventional energy

The use of fossil fuels as the main source of energy is called as

• conventional/traditional

• technological

• alternative

The reasons for discovering alternative energy resources are to

• use all the natural resources earth has

• reduce gas emissions in the Earth's atmosphere

• consumed all renewable and nonrenewable resources

• minimize use of fossil fuels as well as the accumulation of hot gases in the atmosphere

This alternate energy uses photo-voltaic panels to convert sunlight into electricity. Usually found in open areas

• wind energy

• solar energy

• nuclear energy

• hydropower energy

This alternative energy uses the heat energy released during the splitting of heavy atoms uranium and or plutonium

• solar energy

• nuclear energy

• geothermal energy

• hydroelectric energy

All of the following are negative impact of wind energy EXCEPT for one

• high initial cost

• not 100% reliable

• does not impact ecosystem

• takes up a large amount of land farm

This alternate energy generates electricity by turning on the turbine through falling water stored from a dam

• solar energy

• nuclear energy

• geothermal energy

• hydroelectric energy

This alternate energy is using heat from the Earth's interior to convert water into steam, which can only be done near plate boundaries.

• solar energy

• nuclear energy

• geothermal energy

• hydroelectric energy

Energy resources that comes from a once living plant and animal

• biofuels

• fossil fuels

• nuclear energy

The tree main energy resources North Carolina uses are coal, nuclear energy and natural gas. True or False

• True

• False