Earth and Its Resources - Lesson One

A solar cell uses the power of the Sun to produce electricity.

• True

• False

Fossil Fuels are a renewable resource.

• True

• False

Geothermal energy is obtained and used by harnessing the heat from below Earth's surface.

• True

• False

Reducing the amount of resources we use will allow resources to be saved for a later time.

• True

• False

Fossil fuels come from the atmosphere and hit Earth many years ago.

• True

• False

Which type of energy would be best used in an area with a lot of hot springs?

• hydroelectricity

• solar energy

• wind energy

• geothermal energy

Which of the following is not an alternative energy source?

• hydroelectricity

• wind energy

• natural gas

• biomass

Which of the following is not an advantage to alternative energy sources?

• Solar power is abundant as a resource.

• Hydroelectric dams block rivers and streams.

• Biomass energy uses waste products to create energy.

• Wind energy can be generated day and night.

Lilly learned that fossil fuels contain a lot of energy. Which is why fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable resources?

• Fossil fuels are essential to civilization.

• Fossil Fuels cannot be replaced fast enough for future use.

• Fossil fuels are easily renewed.

• Fossil fuels are alternative energy sources.

A ____________ _____________ is something that is found in nature and is valuable to humans.

• alternative energy

• pollution

• natural resource