AUnit 4: Renewable energy

Front

Uranium atoms are split to create a tremendous amount of heat in a _____ power plant.

Back

Nuclear

Front

Why are fossil fuels considered non-renewable resources if they are still forming beneath the surface today?

Back

We are depleting the fossil fuels much faster than they can form.

Front

One ADVANTAGE of using fossil fuels is that:

Back

They can produce extremely high amounts of energy.

Front

Hydropower creates energy from

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falling water

Front

Which alternative energy resource can be found on the roof tops of houses or buildings?

Back

Solar

Front

Which is not an advantage of Wind energy? Options: Land can be used for other purposes, Can be quickly built; not too expensive, Long operating life, Danger to birds

Back

Danger to birds

Front

Which of the following DOES NOT use a turbine?
Options: Hydroelectric, Wind, Solar, Nuclear

Back

Solar

Front

Which of the following is a disadvantage of solar energy? Options: It can only be used effectively in certain regions and certain times of day, It produces greenhouse gases during use, It is a nonrenewable energy source, It is inexpensive compared to other sources

Back

It can only be used effectively in certain regions and certain times of day

Front

Electric generators work by

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converts mechanical energy to electrical energy (electricity)

Front

Which of the following is a main use of petroleum (oil) in the Unites States nowadays?
mainly used for transportation and making plastics nowadays, producing energy, heating/cooling buildings, None of the above.

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mainly used for transportation and making plastics nowadays