Energy Sources

Which type of energy source can be renewed in your lifetime?

• Renewable energy sources

• Nonrenewable energy sources

Which of the following are nonrenewable energy sources? Select all that apply.

• Coal

• Hydroelectric

• Petroleum

• Wind

• Natural Gas

Which of the following are renewable energy sources? Select all that apply.

• Wind

• Nuclear

• Geothermal

• Natural Gas

• Solar

Which energy source is formed from dead organic matter that is compressed into peat and then further compressed using heat and pressure?

• Petroleum

• Natural Gas

• Nuclear

• Coal

Which energy source is formed from dead organic matter that is trapped between rocks that does not contain more volatile hydrocarbons?

• Petroleum

• Coal

• Nuclear

• Natural Gas

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

Which energy source is composed of volatile hydrocarbons and formed between layers of rock?

• Coal

• Petroleum

• Natural Gas

• Nuclear

Which energy source is composed of atoms that decay or are split to produce heat?

• Coal

• Petroleum

• Natural Gas

• Nuclear

Which energy source uses photovoltaic cells to capture light and produce electricity?

• Solar

• Wind

• Hydroelectric

• Biomass

Which energy source use the movement of air to turn turbines to generate electricity?

• Solar

• Wind

• Hydroelectric

• Biomass

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Which energy source uses water to turn turbines to produce electricity?

• Solar

• Wind

• Hydroelectric

• Biomass