Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources

What is the primary source of solar energy?

• sun

• water

• coal

• wind

Which fossil fuel is formed from the remains of plants and animals that lived millions of years ago?

• Solar power

• Wind energy

• Diamond

• Coal, oil, and natural gas

What is the main advantage of wind power as a renewable resource?

• It is not reliable and consistent

• It is expensive to build and maintain

• It is renewable and does not produce greenhouse gas emissions.

• It requires a lot of land and space

How does hydropower generate electricity?

• By harnessing wind energy

• By using solar panels

• By burning fossil fuels

• By using the energy of flowing or falling water to turn turbines

What is the source of geothermal energy?

• The heat of the Earth's core

• Burning fossil fuels

• The heat of the sun

• Wind power

Which fossil fuel is primarily composed of methane?

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Uranium

• Crude oil

What are the environmental benefits of using solar energy?

• Reduces greenhouse gases and air pollutants

• Increases greenhouse gases and air pollutants

• Causes deforestation and habitat destruction

• Leads to water pollution and soil contamination

What are the disadvantages of relying on fossil fuels for energy?

• Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, contributes to air pollution, and is a finite resource.

• Fossil fuels are an infinite resource

• Fossil fuels do not contribute to air pollution

• Burning fossil fuels reduces greenhouse gases

How does wind power contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

• By using up natural resources that would otherwise absorb greenhouse gases

• By increasing the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

• By creating more pollution and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions

• By generating electricity without emitting greenhouse gases

What are the potential drawbacks of using hydropower as an energy source?

• Environmental impact and displacement of communities

• Increased wildlife population

• Decreased water pollution

• Lower energy production cost