Understanding Energy Sources

What is a natural form of solar energy that is captured by plants?

• Nuclear energy

• Geothermal energy

• Bioenergy

• Wind energy

What percentage of our energy comes from fossil fuels?

• 25%

• 10%

• 82%

• 50%

How are fossil fuels formed?

• Through the decomposition of ancient plankton and plants

• By capturing wind energy

• By splitting atoms in a reactor

• From the heat of the Earth's core

Which energy source is not dependent on sunlight?

• Solar panels

• Nuclear energy

• Bioenergy

• Wind energy

What is the potential of harnessing all the sunlight that reaches Earth in one hour?

• It could power the world for a year

• It could power the world for a week

• It could power the world for a month

• It could power the world for a day