Forms and Sources of Energy

Energy sources are of two general types: nonrenewable and renewable. Energy sources are considered nonrenewable if they cannot be replenished (made again) in a short period of time. Examples of renewable energy sources are:

• Natural Gas, Propane, and Coal

• Uranium and Solar

• Solar, Wind, and Hydropower

In the United States, we use energy sources to generate electricity. According to the data provided, Americans use what energy source the most?

• Petroleum (oil)

• Hydropower

• Coal

In the United States, we burn fossil fuels and process Uranium to create electricity. What percent of our electricity originate from these nonrenewable sources?

• 15%

• 90%

• 75%

Choose the letter that shows correct matching of sources and forms of energy.

• A. petroleum (oil) = chemical energy

• B. coal = chemical energy

• C. natural gas = chemical energy

• D. All of the Above

Black rock burned to make electricity

• A. Coal

• B. Geothermal

• C. Petroleum

• D. Biomass

Energy from heat inside the Earth

• A. Petroleum

• B. Natural Gas

• C. Geothermal

• D. Hydropower

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Energy from flowing water.

• A. Solar

• B. Propane

• C. Uranium

• D. Hydropower

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Energy from wood, waste, and garbage.

• A. Biomass

• B. Wind

• C. Propane

• D. Coal

Energy from moving air.

• A. Uranium

• B. Natural Gas

• C. Wind

• D. Hydropower

Fossil fuel gas moved by pipeline.

• A. Hydropower

• B. Petroleum (Oil)

• C. Natural Gas

• D. Solar