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Alternate Energy Sources

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A wind turbine can produce electrical energy because __________.

a)

it boils water

b)

it slows wind

c)

it turns a generator

d)

it collects light

2.

As a wind turbine spins, it generates electrical energy that can be stored for later use in a __________.

a)

tank

b)

battery

c)

generator

d)

bulb

3.

Which process can be used to power your home?

a)

solar electric energy

b)

solar thermal energy

c)

both solar thermal and solar electric energy

d)

neither

4.

In one type of solar energy system, sunlight heats the air within solar panels, and these heat copper tubes filled with water. What type of energy is produced by this system?

a)

geothermal

b)

hydroelectric

c)

electric

d)

heat

5.

Where does the heat come from for geothermal energy?

a)

water

b)

sun

c)

atoms

d)

earth

6.

Which of these is not a biomass energy source?

a)

sun

b)

manure

c)

wood chips

d)

garbage

7.

Which of these is a biomass energy source?

a)

corn

b)

wind

c)

petroleum

d)

water