LockeD! - 4.7C - Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy #4

Since the sun shines continuously, we call solar energy a _____________ energy source.

• renewable

• nonrenewable

• light, heat

• electricity

Energy from the sun reaches the Earth in forms of ___________ and ___________.

• renewable

• nonrenewable

• light, heat

• electricity

Solar calculators use solar cells to transform energy from the sun into ________________.

• renewable

• nonrenewable

• light, heat

• electricity

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The sun shines continuously and wind is always blowing. This means that we call wind a ___________________ resource.

• renewable

• nonrenewable

• wind turbine

• electricity

A ___________ can capture energy from the wind.

• renewable

• nonrenewable

• wind turbine

• electricity

The spinning blades of a wind turbine turn a ____________ to make __________.

• wind farm

• natural gas

• generator, electricity

• motor, speed

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Sometimes, engineers build many wind turbines together in one place to produce electricity. This place is called a ________ _____________.

• wind farm

• natural gas

• generator, electricity

• motor, speed

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Hydroelectric, geothermal, and biofuel energy are all renewable sources of energy. They are called renewable because they –

• can be converted directly into heat and electricity

• are clean and cost effective

• do no produce air pollutants

• can be replenished in a short period of time

Which energy source is considered a nonrenewable?

• Biofuel

• Natural Gas

• Solar

• Hydropower

Use the diagram of a dam and power plant and your knowledge of science to answer the following question: What is one positive impact of this electric power plant on the environment?

• Obstructs the migration of fish

• Produces electricity without polluting the air

• Changes the natural water temperatures

• Causes the relocation of animals and people

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