Study Guide: Energy Resources

Front

The cleanest burning fossil fuel is ______.

Back

natural gas

Front

Which conservation method would result in saving nonrenewable resources?

Back

filtering and recycling used motor oil

Front

The primary source of energy for more than half the world is ______.

Back

wood

Front

What do you call the area where water is stored behind a dam?

Back

reservoir

Front

Uses Uranium in ______ power station.

Back

nuclear power plant

Front

What is a renewable energy resource?

Back

An energy resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar, wind, or hydro energy.

Front

What is the main disadvantage of fossil fuels?

Back

They release greenhouse gases when burned, contributing to climate change.

Front

Define 'energy conservation'.

Back

The practice of reducing energy use to save resources and reduce environmental impact.

Front

What is the role of a hydroelectric power plant?

Back

To generate electricity by using the flow of water to turn turbines.

Front

What is biomass energy?

Back

Energy produced from organic materials, such as plant and animal waste.