Renewable Energy Sources Quiz

What are the two renewable energy sources on this graph?

• Wind and Solar

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Nuclear

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CCSS.RI.4.7

The graph shows the average construction cost to build plants that make electricity using different sources of energy. Which statement is supported by the data in the graph?

• Plants are a renewable resource and have the highest construction cost.

• Solar plants are the cheapest to construct.

• Wind energy plants have the lowest construction costs.

• Hydroelectric plants are the most expensive to build.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.7

Sam makes a list in his science notebook of renewable energy sources. Which of the following should NOT be included in his list of renewable energy sources?

• Natural gas and nuclear

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Hydropower

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CCSS.RI.4.3

Which non-renewable energy provided the most energy to the world?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Nuclear

• Oil

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CCSS.RI.4.7

Which renewable energy provided the most renewable energy to the world?

• Hydropower

• Solar , Wind , and other

• Nuclear

• Geothermal Energy

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.7

The meaning of hydro is

• Water

• Fire

• Earth

• Air

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Moving water has a lot of ____________ energy when it passes through turbines in the dam.

• Kinetic

• Potential

• Thermal

• Chemical

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

______________ is used to convert kinetic energy into electricity.

• Turbine

• Battery

• Solar Panel

• Windmill

Based on the graph above, which statement best represents energy used in the United States?

• The majority of energy is sourced from renewable resources.

• Fossil fuels account for the largest portion of energy consumption so most energy used is nonrenewable.

• Nuclear energy is the primary source of energy.

• Energy consumption has decreased significantly over the past decade.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.7

What is one disadvantage of using biomass or plants as a source of energy?

• It is renewable.

• It can lead to deforestation and they take up space to grow.

• It reduces carbon emissions.

• It is cost-effective.