Understanding What
This turns the blades of a wind turbine
The wind
This is the primary source of solar power.
the sun
Which energy source uses moving water to generate power?
Hydroelectric power
What is required for geothermal energy production?
Underground heat
Name a country that makes a significant use of geothermal energy
Iceland
On which river might you find the Hoover Dam?
Colorado River
Name a challenge of wind power
It depends on weather conditions
Name an energy source that in non-renewable
coal
What makes the sun a renewable resource?
It will never run out while the sun exists
Where are solar farms most effective?
Sunny regions like Arizona
This type of energy is found in places with hot springs
Geothermal energy
Name two types of renewable energy
Solar and Wind
What type of waste must be carefully managed in nuclear power plants?
Radioactive waste
What is a disadvantage of solar power?
It is less effective on cloudy days.
What is the main purpose of a dam in hydroelectric power
To control water flow
How do solar panels produce electricity?
By converting sunlight into electricity
Name an environmental concern associated with fossil fuels.
They produce greenhouse gases
Name the three main types of fossil fuels
Coal, oil, and natural gas
Through mining and drilling
Where would you most likely find wind farms?
Open plains
What process is used to generate nuclear power?
Nuclear fission
Which energy source is one of the oldest forms of renewable energy?
Hydroelectric power
Where do fossil fuels come from?
Ancient plant and animal remains
What happens during the process of nuclear fission?
Atoms are split to release energy
Nuclear power is generated through a process called nuclear fission, where atoms are split to release energy. Nuclear power plants use this energy to do what?
Heat water which produces steam that turns turbines to generate electricity