G7 T7 L2: Renewable Energy Resources

Which of Earth's cycles powers hydroelectric dams?

• The water cycle

• The carbon cycle

• The nitrogen cycle

• The rock cycle

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How does the sun power wind turbines?

• By causing temperature differences that move air

• By heating water to create steam

• By reflecting light off the turbine blades

• By generating magnetic fields

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What is considered as biomass?

• Fossil fuels

• All living things

• Only plants

• Only animals

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Most renewable energy is stored energy from which source?

• The Moon

• The Earth's core

• The Sun

• The ocean

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Why are some energy resources referred to as "renewable"?

• Because they can be easily manufactured

• Because they are unlimited and can be replaced by nature

• Because they are the cheapest sources of energy

• Because they do not produce any waste

Using renewable energy resources can reduce our dependence on what?

• Biomass

• Nonrenewable resources

• Electricity

• Water

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What is the difference between passive solar power and active solar power?

• Passive solar power generates electricity, while active solar power heats things

• Active solar power generates electricity, while passive solar power heats things

• Passive solar power uses wind, while active solar power uses the sun

• Active solar power uses geothermal energy, while passive solar power uses the sun

When creating electricity with hydroelectric resources, what do turbines convert?

• Wind into electricity

• Water into steam

• The energy of moving water into electricity

• Solar energy into electricity

What are the benefits of using solar panels as an alternative energy resource?

• Non-renewable, causes pollution

• Renewable, no pollution

• Non-renewable, no pollution

• Renewable, causes pollution

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What is a cost associated with solar panels?

• Inexpensive: consistent availability of sunlight

• Expensive: consistent availability of sunlight

• Expensive: inconsistent availability of sunlight

• Inexpensive: inconsistent availability of sunlight