Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Sources Flashcard

Front

Which type of energy sources are consumed faster than they can be replaced?

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Nonrenewable energy sources

Front

Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy source? Solar energy, Wind energy, Hydroelectric energy, Coal

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Coal

Front

Which energy sources have a finite supply and often emit harmful pollutants into the environment?

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Nonrenewable energy sources

Front

Which of the following is a renewable energy source? Nuclear energy, Crude oil, Natural gas, Solar energy

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Solar energy

Front

Which energy sources are naturally replenished on a relatively short timescale?

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Renewable energy sources

Front

Which of the following is a sustainable energy source that generates fewer greenhouse gas emissions than fossil fuels?
Options: Solar energy, Coal, Crude oil, Natural gas

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Solar energy

Front

Which energy source is shown in the top left photo?

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Solar power station

Front

Which energy source is shown in the top right photo? Options: Solar power station, Wind farm, Hydroelectric power plant, Coal-fired power plant

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Wind farm

Front

Which energy source is shown in the bottom right photo?

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Hydroelectric power plant

Front

Which energy source is shown in the bottom left photo?

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Coal-fired power plant