Sources of Energy Renewable Nonrenewable Pros Cons

What is one example of Biomass?

• Electricity

• Trees

• Wind

• Water

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Which example is NOT a renewable resource?

• Trees

• Wind

• Solar

• Uranium (Nuclear)

What is one disadvantage of coal?

• Coal produces air pollution.

• There isn't a lot of coal left which makes it expensive.

• The world isn't using a lot of coal which makes it an undesirable job.

• You can only use it to roast hot dogs and cook hamburgers.

All are examples of Nonrenewable energy sources EXCEPT...

• Coal

• Petroleum

• Hydropower

• Uranium (Nuclear)

What is one disadvantage of renewable energy?

• Electricity and power could become much cheaper.

• Third world countries could have affordable energy.

• Many people could become energy independent.

• Most sources are expensive to get started.

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How is geothermal energy harvested? (How do we get it?)

• solar panels collect the sunlight.

• The heat from the earth boils water to create steam.

• We pump it from the earth and refine it into gasoline.

• We drill for it and burn it like coal or wood.

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Over the years, oil and gas companies have made us believe we are running out of oil. What could be one reason why they are telling us this?

• To make us use less gas in our cars

• So car companies will make electric cars.

• In order to tell us they are going out of business soon.

• So government will allow them to drill in more areas.

What is one disadvantage of using hydropower?

• Hydropower is a renewable energy resource. There are no disadvantages.

• The power is used as electricity to power large buildings instead of homes.

• Building dams can damage natural wildlife and water systems like lakes and rivers.

• Most of the time there isn't enough water power to create electricity.

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What can you infer about fossil fuels from their name?

• They emit harmful gases when burned.

• They've been buried in the earth's crust for millions of years.

• They're the most abundant energy source on the planet.

• They're used to make gasoline.

Which of the following is a true statement about fossil fuels?

• Burning them creates air pollution

• There is an infinite supply of them within the earth's crust

• They are very difficult to refine into usable fuel

• They are not carbon-based

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