Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy

Renewable energy sources are

• expensive and inefficient.

• harmful to the environment.

• restored naturally and not used up.

• only available during certain times of the year.

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Examples of renewable energy source include (pick 3)

• coal power.

• geothermal energy.

• hydropower.

• wind power.

Non-renewable energy sources

• are more cost-effective.

• can be refilled or reproduced in a short period of time.

• are environmentally friendly.

• cannot be refilled or reproduced in a short period of time.

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Renewable energy sources (pick 3)

• require a large amount of land and space.

• can be unreliable and inconsistent (unpredictable).

• harm the environment.

• can be expensive and not cost-effective.

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Non-renewable energy sources (pick 3)

• help the environment.

• are limited and will eventually run out.

• are more expensive than some renewable energy sources.

• contribute to air pollution.

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We can conserve energy by

• leaving lights and appliances on at all times.

• opening windows and doors to let in outside air.

• using non-renewable energy sources.

• using energy-efficient appliances, insulating homes, and using renewable energy sources.

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What are the 3 main fossil fuels?

• Coal, Oil, and Gasoline

• Uranium, Gasoline, Petroleum

• Coal, Oil, Biomass

• Coal, Oil, Natural Gas

The nonrenewable resources that gives off the least pollution is...

• Coal

• Solar Energy

• Nuclear Energy

• Oil

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Nuclear power uses ____ for fuel.

• steel
• coal
• uranium
• hydrogen

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_________is a liquid pumped from under the Earth’s surface and is then used to produce energy by burning.

• Oil
• Natural Gas
• Geothermal
• Hydro

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