Energy Sources Brain Pop

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Which of these is not currently a source of usable energy?

• the sun

• the moon

• heat from within Earth's crust

• running water

Which of these is an example of biomass energy?

• a solar panel

• a wood-burning stove

• a hydroelectric dam

• an electric car

Where would you be likely to find a generator?

• At a power plant that powers an entire town

• Inside a coal-burning stove

• In the furnace that heats your school

• In your car's gas tank

What can you infer about fossil fuels from their name?

• They've been buried in Earth's crust for millions of years

• They emit harmful gases when burned

• They're the most abundant energy source on the planet

• They're used to make gasoline

Which of the following is a true statement about fossil fuels?

• There is an infinite supply of them within Earth's crust

• They are very difficult to refine into usable fuel

• Burning them creates air pollution

• They are not carbon-based

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A non-renewable energy sources cannot:

• Be replenished

• Produce electricity

• Be burned

• Pollute the environment

In the word "hydroelectricity," which of the following does the prefix "hydro-" relate to?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

• Nuclear energy

• Hydroelectric Energy

• Geothermal energy

• Solar energy

What happens in nuclear fission?

• Energy is released when atoms collide with one another

• Energy is released when atoms are split apart

• Energy is released when atoms travel at the speed of light

• Energy is released when atoms are combined

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Why are fuel cells considered a "clean" energy source?

• The electricity they produce cannot harm humans

• They produce a kind of soap when burned

• They do not have to be manufactured in factories

• They do not emit environmentally harmful byproducts

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