Renewable vs. nonrenewable energy

Which example is NOT a renewable resource?

• Trees

• Wind

• Solar

• Uranium (Nuclear)

How is geothermal energy harvested? (How do we get it?)

• solar panels collect the sunlight.

• The heat from the earth boils water to create steam.

• We pump it from the earth and refine it into gasoline.

• We drill for it and burn it like coal or wood.

What is one example of Biomass?

• Electricity

• Trees

• Wind

• Water

Which of the following is a characteristic of solar energy?

• It is a clean and renewable energy source.

• It is only available at night.

• It is a finite resource.

• It is primarily used for transportation.

.Which of these is an example of biomass energy?

• A coal-burning generator

• A wood-burning stove

• A gasoline-burning automobile

• An automobile that operates on fuel cells

What is a potential environmental impact of wind farms?

• They can disrupt local wildlife habitats.

• They require a lot of water to operate.

• They produce a lot of air pollution.

• They emit greenhouse gases.

What can you infer about fossil fuels from their name?

• They emit harmful gases when burned.

• They've been buried in the earth's crust for millions of years.

• They're the most abundant energy source on the planet.

• They're used to make gasoline.

What is one disadvantage of coal?

• Coal produces air pollution.

• There isn't a lot of coal left which makes it expensive.

• The world isn't using a lot of coal which makes it an undesirable job.

• You can only use it to roast hot dogs and cook hamburgers.

What is one challenge of using nuclear energy?

• It is not a reliable source of energy.

• It generates radioactive waste that needs to be managed.

• It requires a lot of land space.

• It produces a large amount of carbon emissions.

What is one disadvantage of renewable energy?

• Electricity and power could become much cheaper.

• Third world countries could have affordable energy.

• Many people could become energy independent.

• Most sources are expensive to get started.