Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources

Most renewable energy originates from .

• fossil fuels

• the ground

• the Sun

• uranium

Using wind power to make electricity is an example of

• Heat Energy

• Solar Energy

• Wind Energy

• Light Energy

The clean, relatively low-cost energy source from the Sun is referred to as

• solar energy.

• magnetic energy.

• energy efficient.

• wind power.

The energy from moving water is called .

• solar power.

• hydroelectric power.

• wind power.

• fossil fuels .

Why is geothermal energy considered a renewable resource?

• It doesn't matter if the water from underground evaporates.

• The water evaporates.

• The water cycle makes it rain.

• The water can be put back and reused.

Geothermal energy uses ----------------- to produce electricity.

• steam wells
• corn
• the sun
• the wind

Which natural resource is a renewable energy resource?

• coal
• oil (petroleum)
• natural gas
• sun

materials in the environment that are useful to people

• nonrenewable energy
• conservation
• natural resources
• solar energy

All the following is classified as a nonrenewable resource, BUT...

• oil

• natural gas

• water

• coal

A resource is renewable because...

• it cannot be replaced as fast as people use it.

• it can be recycled.

• it can easily be replaced as it is used.

• it is available in limited supplies.