Renewable Energy Sustainability

Solar, wind and water energy are all...

• Non-sustainable resources

• Sustainable resources

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Sustainable means

• using a lot of energy

• being able to last for a long time by creating as much as you use

• Being able to cause a stain

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Hydroelectricity is power through

• wind

• sun

• water

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Sustainability is making sure that the planet and its resources can continue to provide life.

• True

• False

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The main idea of sustainability is to act responsibly so that the resources on the planet will be able to _____________many generations to come.

• feed

• wipe out

• support

• clothe

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Energy from the sun is known as.........

• hydroelectric energy

• geothermal energy

• solar energy

• wind energy

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Alternative energy is

• Generated by natural resources and is renewable

• man made

• nonrenewable

• not helpful to us in Texas

Which of the below is an example of renewable energy?

• Oil

• Coal

• Solar

Which of the following is a characteristic of renewable energy sources?

• They are finite and will eventually run out

• They produce high levels of carbon emissions

• They can be replenished naturally

• They are only available in certain parts of the world

What is the primary benefit of using wind energy as a renewable resource?

• It is available 24/7 without interruption

• It produces no greenhouse gas emissions during operation

• It requires no initial investment

• It is the most efficient form of energy