Clean Energies

Solar energy is 

• Energy from the uneven heating of the earth.

• Energy from burning fossil fuels.

• Energy from the sun.

• Energy from turbines.

Sunlight, water, and wind are examples of inexhaustible forms of energy.  What does inexhaustible mean?

• We will run out at any minute.

• We will never run out.

• We will run out in 100 years.

• We will run out in 20 years.

What is a renewable resource?

• A resource you can reuse over and over

• An object you cannot replace

• Fossil fuels

• A resource that has a nearly unlimited supply

Renewable energy means we will not run out.

• True

• False

Burning fossil fuels pollutes the air, which can be harmful to people, animals, and plants. Clean energy does not pollute the air. Based on this evidence, what can you conclude about clean energy?

• Clean energy is probably better for the health of people, animals, and plants than fossil fuels

• Clean energy is probably more dangerous to people, animals, and plants, than burning fossil fuels

• Clean energy is probably worse for the air, but better for the health of people, animals, and plants than fossil fuels

• Clean energy is probably better for the air, but worse for people, animals, and plants than fossil fuels

What is most likely a main goal of using clean energy?

• to replace the sun and wind with man-made energy sources

• to remove pollution from the air as quickly as possible

• to stop destroying fossils from long ago

• to create electricity without creating pollution

____________ is produced through methods that do not release greenhouse gases or any other pollutants

• Energy

• Clean Energy

• Clear energy

____________ is made in ways that do not release greenhouse gases or any other pollutants

• Energy

• Clean Energy

• Clear energy

Which of the following is considered a clean energy source?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Solar Power

• Nuclear Power

What is the primary advantage of using wind energy over fossil fuels?

• Wind energy is more expensive

• Wind energy is non-renewable

• Wind energy produces no greenhouse gases

• Wind energy is less efficient