Energy sources

Type of energy source that can be easily replaced

• Non-renewable

• Renewable

Choose all of the non-renewable energy sources

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Solar power

• Biomass

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Why are oil, gas and coal called "fossil fuels"? (two reasons)

• They are formed very quickly

• They formed millions of years ago

• They come from decayed plants or animals

• They are found in sedimentary rocks.

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Check all of the energy sources that need mining to extract their fuel

• Hydroelectric power

• Geothermal energy

• Nuclear energy

• Coal

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Which of the following energy sources is NOT associated with air pollution under normal conditions?

• Coal

• Oil

• Nuclear energy

• Biomass

This alternative energy source uses energy from the sun to heat buildings or generate electricity.

• Hydroelectric power

• Solar power

• Biomass

• Wind power

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Which two energy sources are associated with the death of birds?

• Biomass

• Oil

• Hydroelectric power

• Wind power

Which method of energy extraction is most likely to pollute groundwater and make it unsafe for people to drink?

• Geothermal energy

• Hydraulic fracturing (fracking)

• Hydroelectric power

• Drilling for oil

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This power plant in Iceland generates electricity using hot steam from underground. This is an example of ______________ energy.

• Hydroelectric

• Solar

• Wind

• Geothermal

These _________ turbines spin and generate electricity.

• Solar

• Wind

• Coal

• Nuclear

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