Topic 2 Lesson 3 Renewable Energy Sources

Which conclusion can best be supported by the evidence in the graph?

• The use of coal and hydropower is growing, and the use of natural gas is decreasing.

• The use of renewable energy sources is increasing, but the use of hydropower is decreasing.

• The use of natural gas is decreasing, and the use of the coal is increasing.

• The use of both coal and nuclear energy is increasing.

According to the graph, which source of energy had the most growth from 2000 to 2016?

• coal

• hydropower

• natural gas

• nuclear

If the trend in the chart continues for a long period of time, which two statements are most likely correct?

• Hydropower will be the largest supplier of renewable electric energy.

• Renewable energy will continue to grow as a source of electricity.

• The use of coal will continue to decrease as a source of electricity.

• People will not have a source of energy for electricity at night.

Why are some fuels that come from living materials considered nonrenewable?

• Some fuels that come from living materials will not form again.

• Some fuels that come from living materials are too expensive to use.

• Some fuels that come from living materials take millions of years to form.

• Some fuels that come from living materials cause air pollution.

Which of the natural resources listed below are considered renewable energy sources?

• Wind

• Coal

• Biomass

• Hydropower

• Natural Gas

Which of the natural resources listed below are considered nonrenewable energy sources?

• Wind

• Coal

• Biomas

• Natural Gas

• Uranium

Select the part of the picture that shows geothermal energy.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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