Alternative and renewable resources

Which of the following is NOT an alternative energy source?

• fossil fuels
• geothermal energy
• hydroelectric energy
• wind energy

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Solar Energy is... 

• Energy that comes from harnessing the movement of the air
• Energy that comes from the Sun
• A source of renewable energy, such as solar, wind, or geothermal energy
• Fuel from plant material

All of the following are considered alternative energy sources EXCEPT –

• Wind
• Coal
• Biofuel
• Solar

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Geothermal energy uses ----------------- to produce electricity.

• heat from underground

• corn and animal wastes

• the sun

• the wind

Corn, wheat, and soybeans can be made into a substance called ethanol. In some places, ethanol is part of a mixture used to power cars and trucks. What type of alternative energy resource is ethanol?

• Hydroelectric
• Geothermal
• Biofuels
• Solar

The poster shown below advertises tours of a power plant.
This power plant produces electricity most likely by using-

• fossil fuels
• biofuels
• solar energy
• geothermal energy

A resource is renewable because...

• it cannot be replaced as fast as people use it.

• it comes naturally from the Earth.

• it can easily be replaced easily

• it is available in limited supplies.

Coal is a __________ energy resource.

• Renewable
• Nonrenewable

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Natural Gas is a __________ energy resource.

• Renewable
• Nonrenewable

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Geothermal Power is a __________ energy resource.

• Renewable
• Nonrenewable

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