Energy

Which of the following transforms energy from uranium atoms into electrical energy?

• magnetic fields

• solar panels

• nuclear fission

• satellite dish

Which of the following transforms energy from plant and animal matter into electrical energy?

• rotating windmills

• burning biomass

• splitting atoms

• mining coal

Which of the following transforms energy from the oceans into electrical energy?

• ocean buoys
• tidal turbines
• tsunamis
• deep sea trenches

Which is a nonrenewable source of energy?

• nuclear
• wind
• sunlight
• biomass

Which is a nonrenewable source of energy?

• solar

• wind

• coal

• geothermal

Which is a renewable source of energy?

• coal
• uranium
• ocean tides
• natural gas

Which is a renewable source of energy?

• oil
• nuclear
• wind
• natural gas

Which is a renewable source of energy?

• a dam
• a nuclear plant
• a coal mine
• an oil refinery

The picture shows sunlight shining on solar panels. 
Which statement best describes this energy source?

• Sunlight is a renewable energy source used to produce hydropower.
• Sunlight is a nonrenewable energy source used to produce nuclear power.
• Sunlight is a renewable energy source used to produce electricity.
• Sunlight is a nonrenewable energy source used to produce natural gas.

The picture shows a geothermal power plant. 
Which statement best describes this energy source?

• Geothermal power plants are renewable energy sources used to remove magma.
• Geothermal power plants are nonrenewable energy sources used to produce natural gas.
• Geothermal power plants are renewable energy sources used to produce electricity.
• Geothermal power plants are nonrenewable energy sources used to dig for oil.