Renewable Energy Sources

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

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

• Hydroelectric

• Solar

• Biomass

• Geothermal

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

• Hydroelectric

• Solar

• Geothermal

• Biomass

energy comes from underground pockets of hot water.

• hydroelectric

• nuclear

• solar

• geothermal

energy comes from underground pockets of hot water.

• hydroelectric

• nuclear

• solar

• geothermal

Which renewable energy does not require spinning a turbine? (a)  

• hydroelectric

• wind

• tidal

• photovoltaic cells

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

• Mechanical --> Sound

• Electrical --> Mechanical

• Electrical --> Sound

• Mechanical --> Electrical

What is the renewable source of energy that comes from extreme heat within the Earth?

• Solar

• Hydroelectric

• Geothermal

• Biomass

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

• Energy Resources

• Nonrenewable Resources

• Fossil Fuels

• Renewable Resources