Earth Science: Renewable Energy

Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?

• Gasoline

• Solar power

Which of the following best describes renewable energy?

• Energy from fossil fuels

• Energy that is generated by burning up something

• An energy source that is not used up

Why is developing renewable energy important to life on Earth?

• Other energy sources will be used up and gone forever

• We will run out of energy

• Renewable energy can last forever

• Renewable energy produces less pollution

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What type of renewable energy comes from building dams on rivers?

• Wind power

• Solar power

• Hydropower

What type of renewable energy comes from tapping heat generated inside the Earth?

• Wind power

• Solar power

• Hydropower

• Wave and tidal power

• Geothermal energy

What type of renewable energy comes from capturing the power of the sun's rays?

• Wind power

• Solar power

• Hydropower

• Wave and tidal power

• Geothermal energy

What type of renewable energy comes from the power of the ocean?

• Biomass energy

• Solar power

• Hydropower

• Wave and tidal power

• Geothermal energy

What type of renewable energy comes from burning plants?

• Biomass energy

• Solar power

• Hydropower

• Wave and tidal power

• Geothermal energy

What type of renewable energy is generated by wind turbines?

• Wind power

• Solar power

• Hydropower

• Wave and tidal power

• Geothermal energy

True or False: Renewable energy is generally better for the environment as it produces less pollution.

• TRUE

• FALSE