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WorksheetsRenewable Energy - TED-Ed
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
This __________ scale of fossil fuel dependence pollutes the Earth and it won't last forever.
insignificant
hefty
slight
massive
Scientists estimate that we've __________ about 40% of the world's oil.
conserved
consumed
rejected
diverted
On the flip side, we have __________ sun, water, and wind.
abundant
limited
renewable
dependent
What if we could exhange our fossil fuel dependence for an existence based __________ on renewables?
practically
barely
exclusively
solely
For decades, we've __________ how to end our dependency on fossil fuels.
required
based on
pondered
involved
Global energy use is a(n) __________ and complex system.
multifaceted
efficient
competitive
diverse
Electricity powers all __________ of things in homes, businesses, and manufacturing.
understanding
situation
scale
manner
Liquid fuels play a __________ role in almost all forms of transportation.
advanced
crucial
abundant
maximize
There is a(n) __________ supply of solar energy provided by the sun.
continuous
renewable
populated
ample
There are other __________ in the way, like efficiency and energy transportation.
hurdles
estimates
demands
limits
Cities are __________ populated areas regions where energy demand is high.
efficiently
technologically
electricity
densely
There are other forms of renewable energy we can __________, such as hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomasses.
dependence
draw from
consumed
over time
An efficient energy network would allow us to transport power from where it is __________ to where it is needed.
advanced
generated
required
enabled
Building a new energy system on this scale faces a(n) __________ price tag.
costly
all-important
tremendous
astronomical
The infrastructure for transporting energy would also have to change __________.
drastically
complexity
humanity
elements
Power lines lose energy because wire material __________ energy through resistance.
transports
connects
crisscrosses
dissipates
Superconductors need to be cooled, which requires energy and __________ the purpose.
defeats
in principle
captures
alters
To be truly __________, electric batteries need to store more energy without adding cost.
promising
converted
competitive
specific
A technological __________ towards new materials and better storage is required.
challenge
leap
cost
demand
To find solutions, we'll need lots of __________ and powerful incentives.
creativity
priorities
governments
innovation
