Renewable Resources Derived from the Sun

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

• biomass

• wind

• hydroelectric

• geothermal

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a renewable energy source?

• wind

• solar

• nuclear

• biomass

Which of the following energy sources is directly derived from the sun's energy?

• A) Wind

• B) Geothermal

• C) Nuclear

• D) Tidal

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity using which of the following processes?

• A) Photosynthesis

• B) Nuclear fusion

• C) Photovoltaic effect

• D) Combustion

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NGSS.HS-PS3-3

Which renewable resource relies on the sun to create wind patterns?

• A) Biomass

• B) Wind

• C) Geothermal

• D) Hydroelectric

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the primary reason solar energy is considered renewable?

• A) It is abundant and inexhaustible

• B) It is stored in fossil fuels

• C) It is generated by nuclear reactions

• D) It is produced by chemical reactions

Which of the following is a direct application of solar energy?

• A) Solar water heating

• B) Geothermal heating

• C) Tidal power generation

• D) Biomass combustion

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

How does the sun contribute to the water cycle, which is harnessed in hydroelectric power?

• A) By providing heat for evaporation

• B) By causing tectonic movements

• C) By generating wind currents

• D) By creating ocean tides

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following technologies uses mirrors to concentrate sunlight for energy production?

• A) Photovoltaic cells

• B) Solar thermal power

• C) Wind turbines

• D) Biomass digesters

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3