Hydroelectric Energy
Is hydroelectric energy nonrenewable?
No it is not.
Are solar cells a renewable resource?
Yes they are.
Is wind energy a renewable or nonrenewable resource?
It is a renewable resource.
Is geothermal a renewable or nonrenewable resource?
Geothermal energy is a nonrenewable resource.
What is Newton's First Law?
Objects at rest stay at rest unless affected by an outside force.
What is hydroelectricity?
Electricity produced by falling water.
How many solar cells would you need to support a houses energy?
About 960
Where are wind farms most likely located?
Where the wind is strong and steady, such as countries such as the USA, China, or India.
Where is geothermal energy produced?
Within the Earth's crust.
What is force measured in?
Force is measured in newtons.
Is hydroelectricity expensive?
No it is not and it produces little polution.
Why doesn't everyone use solar cells?
The answer is cost.
Is wind energy a main part of the energy used in the United States?
No, it is only a small percentage.
What are two ways to use geothermal energy?
2. Geothermal Power Plant
What does F=M*A Stand for?
Force = Mass * Acceleration.
When can hydroelectricity be produced?
When large volumes of water are falling.
Do solar cells have moving parts or not?
They do not have moving parts.
What is 1 way wind energy can be used?
To turn a windmill that produces electricity or pumps water.
What are the three benefits of using geothermal energy?
It's always available, it's homegrown, and it's clean.
What was the population estimated to in the year 1800?
About 1 billion.
It kills large numbers of fish.
What are solar panels made of?
Solar cells wired together.
How long does it take wind farms to be built?
3-6 months.
What can geothermal energy be used as?
A direct source of heat.
Coal, Oil, and Natural gas are all what type of fuel?
Fossil Fuels.