Exploring Energy Sources

What are the main types of renewable energy?

• Hydrogen, wave energy, thermal energy

• Coal, oil, tidal energy

• Nuclear, fossil fuels, natural gas

• Solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, biomass

Which energy source is considered non-renewable?

• Hydropower

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas)

What is solar energy?

• Solar energy is the energy derived from the sun's radiation.

• Energy produced by geothermal sources

• Energy generated by fossil fuels

• Energy from wind turbines

How does wind energy generate electricity?

• Wind energy is converted into thermal energy.

• Wind turbines convert kinetic energy from wind into electrical energy.

• Wind turbines store energy from the sun.

• Windmills grind grain to produce electricity.

What are the advantages of using hydroelectric power?

• Unreliable energy source

• High water usage

• Advantages of hydroelectric power include being renewable, low emissions, reliable energy supply, flood control, and economic benefits.

• Increased greenhouse gas emissions

What is geothermal energy?

• Geothermal energy is the heat energy generated and stored in the Earth.

• Fossil fuel combustion for power generation

• Electricity generated from wind turbines

• Energy derived from solar panels

Name a type of biomass energy.

• Solar panels

• Wind turbines

• Natural gas

• Wood

What is the primary source of fossil fuels?

• Natural gas from volcanic activity.

• Oil derived from mineral deposits.

• Coal formed from ocean sediments.

• The remains of ancient plants and animals.

How does coal impact the environment?

• Coal mining creates more habitats for wildlife.

• Coal negatively impacts the environment by contributing to air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, water contamination, and habitat destruction.

• Coal is a renewable energy source with no environmental impact.

• Coal improves air quality and reduces greenhouse gases.

What are the greenhouse gas emissions associated with natural gas?

• Natural gas emits carbon dioxide when burned and methane during extraction and transport, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.

• Natural gas has no impact on greenhouse gas emissions.

• Natural gas only emits nitrogen oxides when burned.

• Natural gas is a renewable energy source with zero emissions.