Renewable Energy Sources

Renewable Energy Sources

• will run out

• burn fossil fuels

• naturally replenish themselves

• are not sustainable

One advantage of wind energy is

• may harm birds

• installation of turbines is expensive

• wind is inconsistent

• does not produce pollution

This type of renewable energy is produced when organic matter is burned to heat water into steam which then turns a turbine, which in turn powers an electrical generator.

• Biomass

• Wind

• Solar

• Hydroelectric

What is one disadvantage of using solar energy?

• High maintenance costs

• Noise pollution

• Cloudy days equal less electricity

• Complex technology

This type of renewable energy makes use of the naturally occurring heat that originates from deep within the earth.

• Biomass

• Geothermal

• Hydroelectric

• Solar

One disadvantage of using geothermal energy source is

• It cannot be used at night

• It uses land that could be used for food production

• It is clean energy

• It can only be used in very specific locations

How is geothermal energy produced?

• By burning coal
• By using heat from inside the Earth
• By converting sunlight into electricity
• By turning a turbine with wind

How is solar power used to create electricity?

• By using geothermal heat
• By turning a turbine with wind
• By burning coal
• By converting sunlight into electricity

_______________ convert radiant energy into electrical energy

• Light Bulbs

• Solar Cells

• Batteries

• None of the above

_________ Energy is converted into electrical energy using a propeller attached to and electrical generator.

• Solar

• Nuclear

• Geothermal

• Wind