Renewable Energy Quiz Review

How does geothermal energy provide cooling and heating for homes?

• Allows the steam to enter the house

• Uses the stable underground temperatures to heat and cool

• Turbines

• Solar Collectors

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What is the FIRST step for geothermal energy from the Earth?

• The mantle is drilled

• the steam drives the turbines and leftover liquid is pumped back into the hot rocks

• Steam rises through a well

• Sun heats the water

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What is the SECOND step for geothermal energy from the Earth?

• The mantle is drilled

• the steam drives the turbines and leftover liquid is pumped back into the hot rocks

• The mantle is drilled

• Sun heats the water

What is Geothermal Energy?

• Energy produced by moving water

• Energy produced by the sun

• Energy produced by the wind

• Energy produced by heat within the Earth

What is Solar Energy?

• Energy produced by moving water

• Energy produced by the sun

• Energy produced by the wind

• Energy produced by heat within the Earth

What is Hydroelectric Energy?

• Energy produced by moving water

• Energy produced by the sun

• Energy produced by the wind

• Energy produced by heat within the Earth

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What are TWO disadvantages of hydroelectric power?

• Lasts longer than other energy sources

• Changes the flow of the river

• Disrupts the ecosystem

• The water will run out

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Water for drinking, agriculture and recreation are BENEFITS of hydroelectric power

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which TWO of these are BENEFITS of hydroelectric power?

• Lasts longer than other energy sources

• Expensive to operate

• Low air pollution

• Creates large bird baths

Which TWO of these are BENEFITS of hydroelectric power?

• Lasts for a short period of time

• Inexpensive to operate

• Increases air pollution

• Flood control