Exploring Alternative Energy Sources

What is a major challenge of renewable energy sources?

• Low capital costs

• Intermittency

• High efficiency

• Unlimited availability

What is the primary source of solar energy?

• Wind

• The sun

• The earth's core

• The moon

Which technology converts sunlight into electricity?

• Hydro turbines

• Solar thermal

• Solar photovoltaics

• Biomass combustion

What is the main advantage of wind energy?

• Produces greenhouse gases

• High capital costs

• Dependent on sunlight

• No direct CO2 emissions

How does hydroelectric power generate electricity?

• By burning biomass

• By moving water spinning turbines

• Through wind turbines

• Using the sun's heat

What is biomass energy primarily made from?

• Geothermal heat

• Organic matter

• Water currents

• Sunlight

What makes tidal energy a predictable source?

• Dependence on sunlight

• Well-understood ocean patterns

• Stable biomass supply

• Constant wind speeds

What is a significant challenge in adopting tidal energy technologies?

• High efficiency

• High predictability

• Low capital costs

• Specific site requirements

Which energy source is derived from the internal heat of the Earth?

• Hydroelectric energy

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Geothermal energy

Which energy source uses the Earth's internal heat for power generation?

• Tidal energy

• Geothermal energy

• Biomass energy

• Solar energy