Energy from Renewable Resources

_________ resources can be replaced in nature and never run out.

• Natural

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable

• Fossil fuels

Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?

• water

• wind

• oil

• sunlight

Where do plants get their energy?

• food

• animals

• roots

• sunlight

Which of the following is NOT an example of alternative energy?

• hydroelectric power

• geothermal energy

• fossil fuels

• wind turbines

Which of the following is a way we use solar energy?

• spin wind turbines

• cooking food

• gas for our cars

• generate electricity

When is solar energy NOT available?

• at night or cloudy days

• warm, sunny days

• the months of June-August

• summer

What is insolation?

• the amount of solar energy that reaches earths surface

• a resource that can be replaced in nature

• a resource that cannot be replaces fast enough to keep up with consumption

• energy generated by steam

What is the purpose of the turbine in the hydroelectric power plant?

• to generate electricity

• moving power from one place to another over power lines

• to spin the generator

• to generate solar energy

What does the generator do in the hydroelectric power plant?

• to generate electricity

• moving power from one place to another over power lines

• to spin the generator

• to generate solar energy

How is energy carried to homes and businesses?

• through electricity

• over power lines

• spinning generators

• solar energy