Renewable energies

Which of the following is an example of a fossil fuel?

• Solar energy

• Wind power

• Coal

• Biomass

What does “sustainable” mean in terms of energy?

• Cheap and fast

• Can be used without running out

• Only used at night

• Harmful to the planet

Biomass energy is made from:

• Rocks and minerals

• Sunlight

• Organic materials like plants and waste

• Hydrogen gas

Geothermal energy comes from:

• The ocean tides

• The sun

• The earth’s heat

• Wind blowing over hills

Hydroelectric power uses:

• Animal waste

• Oil pipelines

• Gas turbines

• Flowing water

A turbine is used to:

• Generate electricity from motion

• Store electricity

• Reduce carbon emissions

• Heat buildings directly

A photovoltaic panel converts:

• Wind into power

• Heat into coal

• Solar energy into electricity

• Water into gas

A carbon footprint measures:

• Your electricity bill

• Your energy level

• Your foot size

• The amount of pollution you create

If a resource is depleted, it is:

• Running out or used up

• Clean and ready to use

• Just discovered

• Easy to recycle

The energy grid is:

• A type of battery

• A system that delivers electricity

• A natural gas station

• A wind turbine part