Renewable Energy Sources

What is a renewable energy source?

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass

• Oil

Name one example of a renewable energy source.

• Hydropower

• Wind power

• Solar power

• Geothermal energy

How does solar energy work as a renewable energy source?

• Solar energy is created by extracting heat from the Earth's core.

• Solar energy works by burning fossil fuels to generate electricity.

• Solar energy works by converting sunlight into electricity through photovoltaic cells or solar panels.

• Solar energy is produced by harnessing wind power.

What are the benefits of using wind energy as a renewable resource?

• Wind turbines harm wildlife and ecosystems

• Wind energy is expensive and unreliable

• Wind energy production causes pollution

• Wind energy is clean, abundant, sustainable, reduces dependence on fossil fuels, and contributes to energy security.

Explain the concept of hydropower as a renewable energy source.

• Hydropower is a non-renewable energy source.

• Hydropower is a renewable energy source that utilizes flowing water to generate electricity.

• Hydropower uses wind to generate electricity.

• Hydropower is a type of fossil fuel.

What is biomass energy and how is it considered a renewable resource?

• Biomass energy is derived from organic materials and is considered renewable because these materials can be replenished naturally.

• Biomass energy is a result of nuclear reactions and is not renewable.

• Biomass energy is generated from wind power and is not renewable.

• Biomass energy comes from fossil fuels and is not renewable.

Discuss the advantages of geothermal energy as a renewable source.

• Geothermal energy is not a reliable source of energy

• Geothermal energy is environmentally friendly, reliable, has a small physical footprint, and can be harnessed 24/7.

• Geothermal energy is harmful to the environment

• Geothermal energy requires a large physical footprint

What is tidal energy and how is it harnessed as a renewable resource?

• Tidal energy is produced by burning fossil fuels.

• Tidal energy is harvested by wind turbines in the ocean.

• Tidal energy is extracted from geothermal sources.

• Tidal energy is generated by using tidal turbines to convert the kinetic energy of ocean tides into electricity.

Explain the role of wave energy in renewable energy sources.

• Wave energy has minimal impact on reducing carbon emissions

• Wave energy is not a viable renewable energy source

• Wave energy plays a crucial role in diversifying the renewable energy mix and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

• Wave energy is only used for recreational purposes

How does nuclear energy differ from renewable energy sources?

• Nuclear energy is cheaper than renewable energy sources.

• Nuclear energy is not sustainable, unlike renewable energy sources.

• Renewable energy sources produce more waste than nuclear energy.

• Nuclear energy is generated from nuclear reactions, while renewable energy sources come from natural processes.