6.2 Renewable Energy Resources

Which of the following is NOT a type of renewable energy?

• Solar Energy

• Wind Energy

• Nuclear Energy

• Geothermal Energy

What is a renewable resource?

• A) A resource that is naturally replenished

• B) A resource that is used once and discarded

• C) A resource that cannot be replaced

• D) A resource that is created from fossil fuels

Which type of solar energy uses sunlight to heat spaces like rooms?

• Passive Solar Power

• Active Solar Power

• Solar Fuel Cells

• Solar Hydropower

One drawback of solar energy is that it:

• Has high initial costs

• Causes air pollution

• Requires no sunlight

• Is nonrenewable

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Wind energy is generated by:

• Using water to spin turbines

• Using heat from beneath the Earth’s surface

• Capturing the movement of air masses

• Burning biomass to create steam

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of wind energy?

• Requires proximity to rivers

• High initial cost

• Can impact wildlife and scenic landscapes

• Inconsistent sunlight availability

Geothermal energy relies on heat from:

• Solar panels

• The Earth’s core

• Water currents

• Biomass materials

Bioenergy can be sourced from:

• Rocks and minerals

• Wood, crops, and waste

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Wood, crops, and waste

• Wind turbines

• Solar panels

Why might communities benefit from having access to renewable resources?

• It increases reliance on fossil fuels.

• It reduces pollution and environmental impact.

• It makes fossil fuels more expensive.

• It decreases the availability of renewable resources.