Chapter 13 Renewable Energy Resources

Which renewable energy source uses the superheated water below earth's surface to spin a turbine and generator?

• hydroelectric dam
• geothermal power
• wind farm
• hydrogen fuel

Which of the following is NOT true about the benefits of renewable energy.

• The majority of sources do not produce greenhouse gases
• It's cheap
• The sources can be used as much as needed without depleting the supply
• They're safe to use

What is the correct order of how energy is produced in a powerplant? 

• make steam, steam spins a turbine, generator changes mechanical energy to electric energy
• make steam, power a generator, spin a turbine
• heat up water, hot water spins a turbine, turbine powers a generator
• turn on a generator, spin a turbine, make steam

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Hydroelectricity and Wind Power are both indirect forms of what? 

• Hydrogen
• Geothermal Energy
• Solar Energy
• Nuclear

A disadvantage of solar panels is that: 

• They do not use an abundant energy source
• They are expensive
• They have little availability
• They have few advantages

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Source of energy that causes noise pollution and increase death in birds

• wind energy

• solar energy

• geothermal energy

• biomass energy

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What is the description of a fuel cell car?

• uses waste oil from food industry into ethanol

• uses methane to heat water and steam turns the turbine

• uses hydrogen to generate electricity that runs the motor

• runs off of internal combustion and a battery

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Offshore wind farms are being seriously considered because ________.

• they are more aesthetically pleasing
• wind speeds are higher and turbulence is lower
• they do not interfere with bird migration routes

Currently, the fastest‑growing source of electricity generation using new renewable sources is ________. 

• hydro
• solar
• coal
• wind

The most commonly used approach to solar energy collection is ________, in which buildings are designed and building materials chosen to maximize their direct absorption of sunlight in winter, even as they keep the interior cool in the heat of summer.

• Active
• Passive

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