RS Starter Texts - Renewable energy U1 2

What is renewable energy?

• Energy that comes from natural sources

• Energy that comes from fossil fuels

• Energy that is finite

• Energy that is not sustainable

What is one common form of renewable energy?

• Coal power

• Solar power

• Natural gas power

• Nuclear power

How do solar panels generate electricity?

• By burning biomass

• By converting sunlight

• By capturing wind energy

• By using hydropower

Where are wind turbines often seen?

• In large fields or near coastlines

• In urban areas

• In forests

• In deserts

What is hydropower generated from?

• Sunlight

• Movement of water

• Geothermal energy

• Biomass

What is biomass energy derived from?

• Organic materials

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Nuclear energy

How does using renewable energy help the environment?

• Increases greenhouse gas emissions

• Contributes to climate change

• Decreases dependence on finite resources

• Causes environmental problems

What are governments and communities worldwide increasingly investing in and promoting?

• Non-renewable energy

• Fossil fuels

• Renewable energy

• Coal power

What does technology advancement pave the way for?

• A less sustainable world

• More environmental problems

• Increased reliance on finite resources

• A greener and more sustainable world

What is the main benefit of using renewable energy?

• Reduces greenhouse gas emissions

• Contributes to climate change

• Causes environmental problems

• Increased reliance on finite resources