Renewable Energy Sources Quiz

Look at the picture. What type of energy change occurs with these devices?

• The movement of wind is changed to electrical energy.

• The wind creates chemical energy as it turns the turbine.

• Chemical energy is changed to electrical energy.

• The spinning motion of the blade causes solar energy.

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Look at the diagram. Which statement should be placed in the first box?

• Atoms of uranium are split releasing heat energy.

• Decaying plant matter releases heat energy.

• Energy from Earth's hot interior heats water.

• Water moves through underground caverns.

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Fill in the blank: ________ is a renewable energy source.

• Solar energy

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Nuclear energy

Emma made a poster to show different kinds of renewable energy sources. Which source can be added to her list?

• Nuclear energy

• Biomass

• Coal

• Petroleum

What does hydropower rely on to create energy?

• heat from Earth's interior

• energy from the sun

• biomass

• flowing water

What is one disadvantage of solar energy?

• It is not available at night.

• It is not renewable.

• It cannot be stored.

• It cannot be changed into electricity.

A fan that creates wind is the source of energy for the model shown.

• True

• False

Which of the following is used to collect sunlight?

• a wind turbine

• a pan of water to create flowing water

• a solar panel to collect sunlight

• pipes to carry geothermal energy

Which of the following are sources of renewable energy? Select ALL that apply.

• wind

• hydroelectric

• oil

• gas

• geothermal

What renewable energy source comes from moving air?

• solar

• water

• oil

• wind