Renewable & Non-Renewable Energy

What is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Oil

• Solar energy

• Natural gas

Which energy source is continually being replaced by natural processes?

• Nuclear energy

• Renewable energy

• Non-renewable energy

• Fossil fuels

What is an example of a non-renewable energy source?

• Wind energy

• Biomass energy

• Coal

• Hydroelectric energy

How is electricity generated from tidal energy?

• Using solar panels

• Through wind turbines

• By the flow of water through turbines

• By burning fossil fuels

What material is used in biomass energy?

• Metal ores

• Plant and animal material

• Plastic waste

• Mineral oil

Which energy source can cause ecosystems to be destroyed?

• Solar energy

• Hydroelectric energy

• Wind energy

• Geothermal energy

What is a potential impact of hydroelectric energy?

• Increases air pollution

• Destroys ecosystems

• Depletes fossil fuels

• Emits greenhouse gases

What is a characteristic of renewable energy sources?

• They are finite

• They are continually replaced

• They emit high levels of CO2

• They are non-replaceable

What is coal primarily used for in Australia?

• Cooking

• Generating electricity

• Building materials

• Transportation

What is petroleum commonly used to produce?

• Textiles

• Plastics

• Wood products

• Glass