Week 14 - Renewable Energy Test

Match each type of energy to its source.

• Ocean waves and tides.

• Solar

• Radiation from the sun.

• Hydroelectric

• Water falling through a dam.

• Hydropower

• Heat from Earth’s core.

• Geothermal

There is a drawback to every form of energy.

• True

• False

Solar energy produce electricity by spinning a turbine.

• True

• False

Why are biofuels attractive as an alternative energy source?

• They use waste material.

• No other energy is cleaner.

• Only fossil fuels are more powerful.

• Any vehicle can use them directly.

Geothermal energy can only be used in specific locations. Why?

• It requires too much space.

• Ocean currents must be strong.

• Magma must be near the surface.

• The atmospheric pressure must be low.

What is renewable energy?

• Energy from nonrenewable resources.

• Energy that can be used over and over.

• Energy that cannot be regenerated.

• Energy from coal and oil.

What is a disadvantage of solar energy mentioned in the text?

• It is very expensive.

• It pollutes the air.

• It is non-renewable.

• It is not available at night.

Geothermal power plants are environmentally friendly because they do not usually release _______ into the atmosphere.

• Water vapor.

• Harmful gases.

• Oxygen.

• Carbon Dioxide

What can capturing geothermal energy trigger as a result of digging?

• Floods.

• Earthquakes.

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

What is a benefit of geothermal power plants compared to other energy sources?

• They are noisy.

• They are environmentally friendly.

• They are expensive.

• They are hard to build.