Lesson Check: Energy from Renewable Resources

Electricity produced from flowing water is called _____.

• geothermal energy

• hydroelectricity

• thermal energy

• nuclear energy

Fill in the blanks using the available answer choices. (Above or Below) Geothermal energy is obtained and used by harnessing the heat from__________ Earth's surface.

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A device that produces electricity from sunlight is a(n)________.

Fill in the blanks using the available answer choices. (Wind or Water) A hydroelectric plant uses alternative energy sources, such as_________, to generate electricity.

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

• hydroelectricity

• solar energy

• wind energy

• geothermal energy

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Wind energy, water energy, and solar power are all examples of __________energy solutions

Which is not a source of renewable energy?

• thermal energy

• wind energy

• solar energy

• fossil fuels

Fill in the blanks using the available answer choices. (Renewable or nonrenewable) Wind energy, harnessed by windmills, is one type of _________energy source.

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Because it can be replaced quickly in nature, water is considered a(n) __________.

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Which method is used to change plant and animal materials into usable fuel?

• hydroelectricity

• recycling

• biomass conversion

• solar collection