Alternative Energy Sources Quiz- P. Stew

Why is nuclear energy considered a nonrenewable alternative energy source?

• Because it is derived from the sun's energy

• Because it can be extracted faster than it is replenished

• Because it requires a mineral fuel mined from Earth

• Because it is unlimited

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Why is geothermal energy considered a nonrenewable alternative energy source?

• Because it is derived from the sun's energy

• Because it requires a mineral fuel mined from Earth

• Because it is unlimited

• Because heat can be extracted faster than it is replenished

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Which of the following is not a source of renewable energy?

• Solar

• Fresh water

• Ocean

• Nuclear

What do solar, fresh water, wind, ocean, and biofuels have in common as energy sources?

• They are all nonrenewable

• They all require mineral fuels

• They all derive from the sun's energy

• They can all be extracted faster than they are replenished

Which renewable energy source is noted for being rapidly growing with strong potential?

• Hydropower

• Biomass

• Wind

• Solar cells (photovoltaics)

What is the main use of biomass as a renewable energy source according to the diagram?

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According to the diagram, what is the primary benefit of hydropower?

• It is used today and is an important energy source.

• It has the potential to transition from fossil fuels.

• It produces most electricity from renewable solar energy.

• It is rapidly growing at 30% per year.

What is the significance of solar cells (photovoltaics) in the context of renewable energy?

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Which renewable energy source is identified as potentially a very important fuel to transition from fossil fuels?

• Wind

• Solar cells (photovoltaics)

• Hydropower

• Biomass

According to the table, which alternative energy source has the highest recoverable resource in terawatt-hours (TW)?

• Solar

• Wind

• Biomass

• Geothermal