Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Energy Sources

What are renewable energy sources?

• Solar, wind, and hydroelectric power

• Fossil fuels like coal and oil

• Nuclear energy

• Natural gas

Which of the following is an example of a nondepletable renewable energy source?

• Biomass

• Solar

• Coal

• Oil

What are nonrenewable energy sources?

• Coal

• Solar

• Wind

• Hydropower

Which of the following is a fossil fuel?

• Wind

• Geothermal

• Natural Gas

• Solar

What must the rate of use be for renewables?

• Above the rate of regeneration

• At or below the rate of regeneration

• Equal to the rate of regeneration

Fossil fuels will run out because:

• They are renewable resources.

• They are non-renewable resources.

• They are produced quickly.

• They are not used by humans.

The main difference in energy use between developed and developing nations is:

• Developed nations use more renewable energy sources.

• Developing nations have higher energy consumption per capita.

• Developed nations have higher energy consumption per capita.

• Developing nations use more renewable energy sources.

The average US resident uses how many times more energy than the world average?

• The average US resident uses approximately 4 times more energy than the world average.

• The average US resident uses approximately 2 times more energy than the world average.

• The average US resident uses approximately 6 times more energy than the world average.

• The average US resident uses approximately 3 times more energy than the world average.

True or False: Developing nations use more energy in total due to their higher population.

• True

• False

What is the main fuel for vehicles according to the image?

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• Nuclear