Energy check

Select the 2 main sources of RENEWABLE energy in the US

• wind energy

• solar energy

• hydroelectric energy

• geothermal energy

• biomass energy

Water is stored in a reservoir, the penstock carries the water to the turbine, the rotating turbine generates electricity. This describes what type of alternative energy?

• Solar Energy

• Hydropower

• Geothermal Energy

• Wind Power

Geothermal energy is power obtained from the heat from _________.

• Volcanos

• Fire

• the Earth

• the Sun

Does the size of the solar panel affect how much sun light is taken in?

• Yes

• No

• It depends if the panel is made from something else

• It doesn't matter

Solar Energy Can Power A Calculator

• False
• True
• Yellow

Which of the following is not an alternative energy source.

• Coal

• Water

• Wind

• Sun

Pro (Advantages) of using solar energy include:

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

• Renewable

• Expensive to Install

• Produces no pollution during its operation

• Expensive to store energy

Why is solar energy considered a renewable energy source?

• You can get money back from the government if you put solar panels on your house
• Solar energy is cheaper than fossil fuels
• The sun's energy will not run out for billions of years
• Solar energy can be used to recharge batteries

Waterwheels and Dams are types of __________.

• Geothermal Energy

• Wind Power

• Solar Energy

• Hydropower