Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources

Front

Most renewable energy originates from _______.

Back

the Sun

Front

Using wind power to make electricity is an example of: Heat Energy, Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Light Energy

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Wind Energy

Front

The clean, relatively low-cost energy source from the Sun is referred to as

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solar energy.

Front

The energy from moving water is called .

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hydroelectric power.

Front

Why is geothermal energy considered a renewable resource?

Back

The water can be put back and reused.

Front

Geothermal energy uses ----------------- to produce electricity.

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steam wells

Front

Which natural resource is a renewable energy resource?

Back

sun

Front

Materials in the environment that are useful to people

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natural resources

Front

Classify the following as nonrenewable resources: oil, natural gas, water, coal.

Back

Water

Front

This natural resource pictured here is an example of a...
Options: nonrenewable solar, renewable solar, nonrenewable wind, renewable water

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renewable solar