Yr7 - Non-renewable VS Renewable Energy Sources

What is renewable energy?

• Energy from fossil fuels

• Energy that does not run out

• Energy that is man-made

• Energy that is non-replenishable

Why is using renewable energy sources better for our environment?

• They are cheaper

• They release harmful chemicals

• They do not release harmful chemicals that damage the environment

• They are non-renewable

Solar energy is collected by ___ panels.

What is geothermal energy?

• Energy from the Sun

• Energy from wind

• Energy from the heat of the Earth

• Energy from water

Wind turbines harness energy from the ___.

What is biomass energy created from?

• Fossil fuels

• Materials from living or once-living things

• Water

• Wind

Why are non-renewable energy sources still used?

• They are more expensive

• They generate less energy

• They can be stored and moved easily

• They can often release more useful energy

• They are reliable

Which method(s) s of making electricity using renewable energy sources rely on the weather on the day and are considered to be unreliable?

• Solar

• Biomass

• Wind

• Geothermal

Which two renewable energy sources heat water to create steam which turns a turbine?

• Biomass

• Geothermal

• Solar

• Hydroelectric

Which gas causes the enhanced greenhouse effect?