6.2---Energy Resources

Renewable energy that uses the kinetic energy in moving water to generate electricity is...

• hydropower (hydroelectric)

• wind energy

• geothermal energy

• nuclear power

Renewable energy produced by the energy of moving air turning a turbine to generate electricity is...

• hydropower (hydroelectric)

• wind energy

• geothermal energy

• nuclear power

Energy from steam or hot water produced underground that is used to generate electricity is...

• hydropower (hydroelectric)

• wind energy

• geothermal energy

• nuclear power

Energy released by splitting atoms to produce steam to turn turbines to produce electricity is

• hydropower (hydroelectric)

• wind energy

• geothermal energy

• nuclear power

Renewable energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy is...

• solar energy

• wind energy

• geothermal energy

• hydropower (hydroelectric)

Solid fossil fuel, formed from decayed plants, that is mined and burned to give off heat energy is...

• oil

• coal

• natural gas

• biofuels

Thick flammable liquid fossil fuel formed from marine organisms that is burned to obtain energy is...

• oil

• coal

• natural gas

• biofuels

A nonrenewable fuel that is pumped out of gas pockets below Earth's surface is...

• oil

• coal

• natural gas

• biofuels

Which fossil fuel is used in many heating systems, stoves, ovens, and some vehicles?

• oil

• coal

• natural gas

• biofuels

One of the cleanest burning fossil fuels is...

• oil

• coal

• natural gas

• biofuels