Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy

Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?

• solar energy

• coal

• wind power

• hydroelectric power

What is a material found on Earth that can be used by people?

• natural resource

• turbine

• environment

• biome

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Which energy source takes thousands of years to replace or cannot be replaced?

• renewable energy

• nonrenewable energy

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Which energy sources can be easily replaced or won't run out?

• renewable

• nonrenewable

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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of wind energy?

• It's clean energy.

• Wind is free.

• It doesn't pollute.

• It may be large and noisy.

What is a disadvantage of wind energy?

• It pollutes the air.

• Turbines are expensive to build.

• It's not always sunny.

• It's difficult to mine.

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Which of the following is not a challenge for hydroelectricity?

• It's renewable.

• It could change the ecosystem.

• It requires moving water.

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Which is NOT a nonrenewable resource?

• solar energy

• coal

• oil

• natural gas

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Hydroelectricity uses mechanical energy from water flowing through a dam to turn turbines which generates electricity.

• True

• False

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What could be a challenge for solar energy?

• Energy can be stored.

• It needs little maintenance.

• It's not super-efficient.

• Sunlight is free.

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