Renewable Energy

All of the following renewable resources are derived from the sun in some way EXCEPT

• biomass

• wind

• hydroelectric

• geothermal

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What is a possible downside to hydroelectric energy?

• generates high levels of pollution 

• high startup cost

• low functional lifespan

• high operation and maintenance cost 

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Ultimately, all biofuels are ________, because they are the result of ________.

• geological; sedimentation

• solar; photosynthesis 

• inefficient; decomposition by microorganisms

• synthetic; chemical manipulation of hydrocarbons

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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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Which of the following is a disadvantage of solar energy?

• It can only be used effectively in certain regions and certain times of day

• It produces greenhouse gases during use

• It is a nonrenewable energy source

• It is inexpensive compared to other sources

Which is NOT an example of biomass?

• wood

• crop leftovers (the part of the plant that isn't consumed)

• manure and/or trash

• petroleum

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Which of the following DOES NOT use a turbine?

• Hydroelectric

• Wind

• Solar

• Nuclear

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What do we call large areas of windmills?

• Wind farms

• Hurricanes

• Turbines

• Wind tunnels

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The energy we use to function in our everyday lives can be classified as...

• Renewable or non-renewable

• Natural or non-renewable

• Renewable and Natural

• All of them

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What % of the energy in the WORLD comes from renewable energy?

• 5.5%

• 14%

• 26%

• 85%