Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy

What is renewable energy?

• Energy that comes from finite sources.

• Energy that comes from natural sources that replenish over short timescales.

• Energy that is always available.

• Energy that is man-made.

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Solar Power

• Nuclear Power

What is the primary use of wind turbines?

• To generate heat.

• To convert wind energy into mechanical power.

• To store energy.

• To extract oil.

Which energy source uses the Earth's interior heat?

• Biomass Energy

• Geothermal Energy

• Tidal Energy

• Solar Power

What is the main component of petroleum?

• Methane

• Ethanol

• Crude Oil

• Hydrogen

Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy source?

• Wind Power

• Hydroelectric Power

• Coal

• Solar Power

What is the primary concern with carbon emissions?

• They increase energy efficiency.

• They contribute to climate change.

• They improve air quality.

• They reduce energy costs.

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What is the main purpose of energy storage technologies?

• To generate electricity.

• To store excess renewable energy for later use.

• To extract fossil fuels.

• To increase carbon emissions.

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Which energy source is associated with oil spills?

• Wind Power

• Solar Power

• Petroleum

• Geothermal Energy

What is the primary method of generating nuclear power?

• By burning coal.

• By splitting atomic nuclei (fission).

• By using wind turbines.

• By capturing solar energy.

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