Fossil Fuels and Renewable Energy

What is energy?

• The ability to create matter
• The ability to do work
• The ability to generate heat
• The ability to move objects

How do renewable energy sources differ from nonrenewable energy sources?

• Renewable sources are unlimited, and nonrenewable sources are not.
• Renewable sources can be replenished, while nonrenewable sources cannot.
• Renewable sources produce more pollution than nonrenewable sources.
• Renewable sources are always solar energy.

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

• Solar
• Wind
• Petroleum
• Biomass

What percentage of energy in the U.S. is produced by coal?

• 20%
• 36.7%
• 32%
• 11.3%

What is a major downside of wind energy?

• It is inconsistent and can harm migrating birds.
• It requires high amounts of water to produce electricity.
• It is limited to desert areas.
• It creates significant greenhouse gases.

Which renewable energy source can adversely affect aquatic ecosystems?

• Solar
• Wind
• Hydro
• Biomass

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Why can renewable energy sources be challenging to use?

• They are expensive to produce.
• They cannot be stored easily without batteries.
• They produce harmful pollutants.
• They are always inconsistent.

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What are greenhouse gases primarily associated with?

• Solar energy production
• Renewable energy sources
• Burning fossil fuels
• Consistent electricity production

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What are fossil fuels formed from?

• Inorganic matter
• Ancient plants and animals
• Minerals and ores
• Renewable resources

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What factors determine the type of fossil fuel formed?

• Temperature, time, and pressure
• Amount of sunlight and wind
• Availability of land and water
• Volume of greenhouse gases