PRE-TEST: Sources of Energy

Which of the following is being described by this phrase, “It can be converted in form, but not created nor destroyed”?

• Atom

• Force

• Matter

• Energy

This form of energy includes hydrocarbons such as coal, oil, and natural gas that comes from organic remains of prehistoric animals

• Animal manure

• Fossil fuels

• Natural gas

• Solar power

It refers to the organic matter from plants and animals (microorganisms).

• Geothermal

• Wind power

• Biomass

• Batteries

This renewable energy utilizes moving water to turn turbines.

• Hydropower

• Solar power

• Geothermal

• Biomass

Energy that comes from sources that will run out or will not be replenished in our lifetimes- or even in many, many lifetimes.

• Kinetic energy

• Non-renewable energy

• Potential energy

• Renewable energy

Which is an advantage of solar energy?

• Amount of space

• Abundant

• Expensive

• Rare

Which of the following energy sources is non-renewable?

• Solar energy

• Hydropower

• Fossils fuels

• Wind

This energy that comes from fossil fuels came from the sun through the process when the prehistoric plants were still alive.

• Cytokinesis

• Meiosis

• Photosynthesis

• Mitosis

Wind turbines are installed in strategic locations to harness what type of energy?

• Chemical energy

• Mechanical energy

• Kinetic energy

• Potential energy

It is harnessed by taking the heat from the Earth.

• Geothermal energy

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Fossil fuels