Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy

What is Biomass?

• Organic material that comes from plants and animals, used as a renewable energy source.

• A type of fossil fuel derived from ancient plants and animals.

• A synthetic material used in construction and manufacturing.

• A form of energy generated from nuclear reactions.

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What are renewable resources?

• Resources that can be replaced in a short amount of time.

• Resources that are finite and cannot be replenished.

• Resources that are available in unlimited quantities.

• Resources that are harmful to the environment.

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What is the primary source of Solar Energy?

• The moon.

• The sun.

• Artificial satellites.

• Geothermal vents.

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What is Natural Gas?

• A visible, smelly gas used for cooking.

• An invisible, odorless gas fossil fuel used for heating and energy.

• A liquid fuel derived from crude oil.

• A solid mineral used for construction.

What are some examples of renewable energy sources?

• Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Biomass, and Hydropower.

• Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, and Oil.

• Hydrogen, Natural Gas, Coal, and Biomass.

• Solar, Wind, Coal, and Oil.

What is Hydropower?

• Energy generated from the movement of water.

• Energy generated from solar panels.

• Energy generated from wind turbines.

• Energy generated from fossil fuels.

What is Wind Energy?

• Energy formed from the movement of air.

• Energy generated from solar panels.

• Energy produced by burning fossil fuels.

• Energy derived from nuclear reactions.

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Name two examples of Nonrenewable resources.

• Coal and Oil

• Wind and Solar

• Water and Air

• Biomass and Geothermal

Define Geothermal Energy.

• Energy derived from the heat stored within the Earth.

• Energy generated from solar panels.

• Energy produced by wind turbines.

• Energy obtained from fossil fuels.

Define Solar Energy.

• Energy from the sun.

• Energy from the moon.

• Energy generated by wind.

• Energy produced by fossil fuels.

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