Renewable Energy Sources

What is used to describe a resource that can be replenished naturally over time?

• Energy Resources

• Nonrenewable Resources

• Fossil Fuels

• Renewable Resources

Which of the following are characteristics of renewable energy resources? Select ALL that apply.

• cause pollution when burned

• cannot be replaced quickly

• do not pollute

• expensive to set up

• exists in an infinite supply

Which of the following are sources of renewable energy? Select ALL that apply.

• wind

• hydroelectric

• oil

• gas

• geothermal

Which of the following are NOT sources of renewable energy. Select ALL that apply.

• Biomass

• Natural Gas

• Solar

• Coal

• Nuclear

What is the renewable source that produces energy from the sun?

• Hydroelectric

• Solar

• Biomass

• Geothermal

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Identify a con of using solar power as an energy resource.

• It causes pollution

• It is only available when there is sunlight

• It is nonrenewable

• It will not run out

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What is the renewable source that produces energy from the movement of flowing water?

• Hydroelectric

• Solar

• Geothermal

• Biomass

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What energy resource produces energy from recently living organisms such as leaves or plants? These materials can be burned to release energy.

• Geothermal

• Solar

• Biomass

• Hydroelectric

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Wind is able to turn turbine blades which spin a generator. The generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

• True

• False

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What conversion of energy takes place in a generator for a hydroelectric dam or wind turbine?

• Mechanical --> Sound

• Electrical --> Mechanical

• Electrical --> Sound

• Mechanical --> Electrical