Energy Sources: Renewable vs Nonrenewable

What is a primary source of solar energy?

• The Moon

• Wind

• Geothermal energy

• The Sun

Which of the following is a type of renewable energy?

• Solar energy

• Nuclear energy

• Natural gas

• Coal

What is the main disadvantage of wind energy?

• Excessive noise pollution

• Limited geographic availability

• Intermittency of wind availability

• High initial installation costs

Name a nonrenewable energy source.

• Hydropower

• Coal

• Solar

• Wind

What is geothermal energy primarily derived from?

• Wind energy from atmospheric movement

• Heat from the Earth's interior

• Solar energy from the sun

• Hydropower from flowing water

Which energy source is considered the cleanest?

• Solar energy

• Coal energy

• Natural gas

• Nuclear energy

What is a common use of natural gas?

• Fertilizer production ingredient

• Heating and cooking fuel

• Transportation fuel for vehicles

• Industrial raw material for plastics

How does hydroelectric power generate electricity?

• Hydroelectric power generates electricity by converting the kinetic energy of flowing water into mechanical energy, which is then transformed into electrical energy.

• Electricity is produced by the chemical reaction of batteries in water.

• Electricity is generated by burning fossil fuels to heat water.

• Hydroelectric power uses solar energy to create steam for turbines.

What is a significant environmental impact of coal mining?

• Water pollution from runoff and sedimentation.

• Improvement of air quality in mining regions.

• Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

• Increased biodiversity in surrounding areas.

Which renewable energy source relies on the sun's heat?

• Wind energy

• Geothermal energy

• Hydropower

• Solar thermal energy