Energy Sources quiz

Why is it important to try to use as many renewable resources

• they will always be available

• they will eventually run out

Answer explanation

Non-renewable energy sources, like fossil fuels, will eventually run out.

Name all 5 renewable energy sources

• coal, natural gas, flatulence, dirt, nuclear power

• uranium, propane, petroleum, burning wood, spit

• plant biomass, wind, water, geothermal, solar

Answer explanation

Bomass is an energy source derived from organic material such as plant matter. It is growing in popularity over fossil fuels use due to the low levels of carbon emitted when the material is burned. Many people see it as the answer to fighting climate change.

Is a volcano geothermal energy

• yes

• No

Is a wind mill is water energy

• True

• False

Is burning plant material biomass

• True

• False

Is a river water energy

• True

• False

The sun is

• coal energy

• fossil fuels

• nuclear energy

• solar energy