Energy Resources Quizs

nuclear energy

• Energy derived from chemical reactions.

• Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom.

• Energy produced by solar panels.

• Energy generated from wind turbines.

Natural Gas

• A flammable gas consisting largely of methane, often in association with petroleum and used as fuel.

• A non-flammable liquid used for cooling systems.

• A solid mineral used in construction.

• A gaseous element that is inert and non-reactive.

Types of Biomass

• Wood, crops, and landfill gas

• Plastic waste and metals

• Coal and natural gas

• Nuclear waste and solar panels

Wind Energy

• The energy captured by transforming the motion of air into electrical energy using a turbine (renewable).

• The energy generated by burning fossil fuels to produce electricity.

• The energy harnessed from the heat of the earth's core.

• The energy produced by solar panels converting sunlight into electricity.

Biomass

• Energy that comes from plants and animals.

• Energy derived from fossil fuels.

• Energy generated by nuclear reactions.

• Energy produced by wind and solar sources.

Non-renewable resources

• A resource that can be easily reused or replaced

• A resource that cannot be reused or replaced easily (e.g., gems, iron, copper, fossil fuels)

• A resource that is abundant and sustainable

• A resource that is only found in specific regions

fossil fuels

• Coal, oil, natural gas, and other fuels that are ancient remains of plants and animals.

• Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power.

• Synthetic fuels made from chemical processes.

• Nuclear energy derived from uranium and thorium.

HYDRO means....

• Fire

• Earth

• Water!

• Air

coal

• A fossil fuel (rock) that forms underground from ancient plants.

• A type of renewable energy source derived from sunlight.

• A mineral used primarily in the construction industry.

• A liquid fuel obtained from the distillation of crude oil.

renewable resource

• A natural resource that can be replaced within a lifetime.

• A resource that is finite and cannot be replenished.

• A resource that is only available in certain seasons.

• A resource that is man-made and not found in nature.